Holistic Caring

The nurse incorporates the concepts of the Science of Human Caring when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse avoid?

Implementing transpersonal approaches

Making eye contact while speaking softly

Listening to the patient during communication

Adhering to a strict schedule to complete morning care (correct)

The nurse is planning care for a patient. Which action should the nurse implement that demonstrates holistic care?

Eliminating an order prescribed by the physician

Asking the family to leave the room during medication teaching

Listening to ways the patient has overcome a health problem in the past (correct)

Performing an action that may not necessarily be appropriate for the patient's need

An older patient with a terminal illness and hear problems is angry and pushes away the breakfast meal tray. Which response should the nurse make?

Call the supervisor

Loudly tell the patient to stop screaming.

Take the meal tray away and silently leave the room

Ask the patient to explain the reason for the outburst and listen to the response (correct)

The nurse overhears a conversation between unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP) and an older patient. For which statement should the nurse counsel UAP?

"Good morning. Honey!" Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?

It comes from a Greek word that means "related to old age" Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is preparing a program on the health needs of older community members. For which reason should physical activity and exercise be encouraged?

They initiated the fitness movement Signup and view all the answers

During an employment interview, the nurse is asked to describe the purpose of a nursing philosophy. Which response should the nurse make?

It is a personal concept Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is providing patient care. Which behavior demonstrates that the nurse wants to develop a healing relationship with this patient?

Sitting down in the patient's room to discuss the plan of care Signup and view all the answers

The nurse desires to improve the ability to provide holistic care. On Which skill should the nurse focus to be successful

Active listening Signup and view all the answers

The nurse schedules an interdisciplinary team meeting to address an older patient's care needs . Who should the nurse include to ensure that the team provides holistic care?

Those who will help meet the patient's needs Signup and view all the answers

The nurse attends an educational program on caring. Which action should the nurse take to become a more caring nurse?

Become a caring person Signup and view all the answers

During a home visit, and older patient reports planning to have dinner with a close fried and then see a movie. What does this behavior indicate to the nurse?

Gerotranscendence Signup and view all the answers

The home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an older patient. Which health problems should the nurse identify as being leading chronic disease of older adults? Select all that apply

Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is preparing a teaching tool for a community recreation center. Which should the nurse include that explains the reason for the increased number of older adults in today's society?

Better nutrition Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is identifying characteristics to include in a personal philosophy of nursing. Which should the nurse include as essential elements of this philosophy?

Make it simple Signup and view all the answers