Exam 1: Holistic Caring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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? Select all that apply.

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

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