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Caring is defined as what?

Caring is sharing deep and genuine concern about the welfare of another person

Caring practice involves what?

Caring practice involves connection, Mutual recognition, and involvement between nurses and clients

A client experiencing post-op pain is given medication to control her symptoms, and then the nurse talks quietly and holds her hand for a few minutes as the pain resolves. The nurses presence, provides what for the client?

Comfort

After the student nurse washes the hair of an older woman who is immobilized and applies her makeup, she helps the woman into a wheelchair to greet her daughter and grandchildren. The woman is extremely grateful and her sense of what is enhanced by this personal care?

Dignity

Milton Mayeroff, a noted philosopher, has proposed that to take care of another person is to help him what?

Help him grow and actualize himself

What 4 aspects does Mayeroff define as major ingredients of caring that provide structure and further discription of said process?

Knowing, which means understanding the others needs and how to respond to these needs.



Alternating rhythms, which signifies moving back and forth between the immediate and long-term meanings of behavior, considering the past.



Patience, enables the other to grow in his own way and time.



Honesty, which includes awareness and openness to one's own feelings and a genuineness of caring for the other.



Trust, involves letting go, to allow the other to grow in his own way and own time.



Humility, which means acknowledging that there is always more to learn, and that learning may come from any source.



Hope, his belief in the possibilities of the others growth.



Courage, is the sense of going into the unknown, informed by Insight from past experiences

What does transcultural nursing focus on?

Focuses on both the differences and similarities among individuals in diverse cultures

Culturally congruent care involves 3 action decision care approaches. What are they?

Preservation of the Pines Manor lifeways. Accommodations that help clients adapt to or negotiate for satisfying care. Andrey patterning nursing care to help the client move toward Wellness.

Leininger further defines caring to what?

She defines caring as assistive, supportive, and enabling experiences or ideas towards others with evident or anticipated needs, to ameliorate or improve a human condition LifeWay

Ray's theory of bureaucratic care focuses on what? And what does this Theory suggest?

Focuses on caring in organizations (i.e. hospitals) as cultures. The theory suggests that caring in nursing is contextual and is influenced by the organizational structure

Roaches Theory focuses on caring as a philosophical concept and proposes that caring is the what?

Proposes that caring is the human mode of being. All individuals are caring, and develop their caring abilities by being true to self, being real, and being who they truly are

What are the 6 C's of caring in nursing? Roach

Compassion, competence, confidence, conscience, commitment, comportment

What is compassion?

Awareness of one's relationship to others

What is competence?

Having the knowledge, judgment, skills, energy, experience and motivation required to respond adequately to the demands of one's professional responsibilities

What is confidence?

Comfort with self, client, and others that allows one to build trusting relationships

What is conscience?

Morals, ethics, and an in-form sense of right or wrong

What is commitment?

The deliberate choice to act in accordance with one's desires as well as obligations

What is comportment?

Appropriate bearing, demeanor, dress, and language that are in harmony with a caring presence

Watson theory of human care views caring as what?

Views caring as the essence and the moral ideal of Nursing

Swanson's theory was developed through interactions with who?

With parents at the time of pregnancy, miscarriage, and birth

What are the caring processes from Swanson's theory of caring?

Knowing (striving to understand). Being with (emotionally present). Doing for (doing for the other how they would do for themselves). Enabling (facilitating the others passage through life). Maintaining belief (sustaining faith in the others capacity to get through an event with meaning).

Common caring patterns include what?

They include knowing the client, nursing presence, empowering the client, compassion, and competence

How can the nurse gain knowledge with a client?

Knowledge is gained by observing and talking with the client and family while using effective listening and communication skills. The nurse cannot remain detached, but must be actively engaged with the client

Establishment of a caring relationship is dependent on what?

On a moral commitment by the nurse and the nurses ability to assess and realize another person state of being

What does Swanson mean in the category of being with, in regards to nursing presence?

By being emotionally present to the client and family, the nurse conveys that they and their experiences matter. Being present is a way of sharing in the meanings, feelings, and lived experiences of the client

Define the caring behavior of enabling.

the caring behavior of enabling is defined as facilitating the others Passage through life Transitions and unfamiliar events. Enabling also includes coaching, informing, explaining, supporting, assisting, guiding, focusing, and validating. There are times when enabling involves substitutive care meaning doing for the client who is unable to do for oneself, but doing no more than is needed at the time.

What types of boundaries must a nurse present with as another form of enabling?

Providing an environment in which the client can function safely and effectively. The nurse should remain Mindful and professional boundaries and responsibilities to avoid enabling pathologic or undesirable choices by the client. The goal is always to promote healthy growth and development

Compassion, with the ability to demonstrate empathy, the nurse must be able to identify with the client, appreciating the pain and discomfort of illness, and imagining themselves as what?

Walking in their shoes

True or false. Compassion is an advanced skill

False. Compassion is a gift from the heart, rather than an advanced skill or technique

What is important regarding compassion and competence together?

Just as competence without compassion is cold and inhumane, compassion without competence is meaningless and dangerous

What are some examples of different activities that may be helpful to different people in regards to initiating and maintaining behaviors that promote healthy living and well-being?

A healthy lifestyle, such as nutrition, activity and exercise, Recreation.



Mind-body therapies, such as guided imagery, meditation, and yoga

What must nurses consider when choosing words to say or write?

Pace and intonation, Simplicity, Clarity and brevity, timing and relevance, adaptability, credibility, and humor

What is meant by pace and intonation?

The manner of speech, as in the rate or rhythm in tone, will modify the feeling and impact of the message. The tone of words can express enthusiasm, sadness, anger, or Amusement. The rate of speech May indicate interest, anxiety, boredom, or fear

What is included in simplicity?

Simplicity includes the use of commonly understood words, brevity, and completeness nurses need to learn to select appropriate, understandable, and simple terms based on the age, knowledge, culture, and education of the client

What is meant by Clarity and brevity?

A message that is direct and simple will be effective. Clarity is the saying precisely what is meant, and brevity is using the fewest words necessary. An aspect of this is congruence, or consistency, or the nurses Behavior or non-verbal communication matches the word spoken

What is meant by timing and relevance?

Timing needs to be appropriate to ensure that words are heard. Moreover, the message needs to relate to the person or to the person's interests and concerns

What is meant by adaptability?

The nurse needs to alter spoken messages in accordance with behavioral cues from the client. The suggest meant is referred to as adaptability

What is meant by credibility?

Credibility means worthiness of belief, trustworthiness, and reliability. Credibility may be the most important Criterion of effective communication. Nurses Foster credibility by being consistent, dependent, and honest. The nurse needs to be knowledgeable about what is being discussed and to have accurate information

What is important about the use of humor?

The use of humor can be a positive and Powerful tool in the nurse client relationship, but it must be used with care

What is nonverbal communication? Give an example

Nonverbal communication is sometimes called body language, it includes gestures, body movements, use of touch, and physical appearance, including a dormant. For example, if a nurse says to a client, I'd be happy to sit here and talk to you for a while, yet glances nervously at a watch every few seconds, the actions contradict the verbal message

What is important about personal appearance?

Clothing and adornments can be sources of information about a person. How a person dresses is often an indicator of how the person feels. People who are tired or ill may not have the energy or the desire to maintain their normal grooming

What is important about posture and gait?

The ways people walk and carry themselves are often reliable indicators of self concept, current mood, and health

What is important to remember about facial expressions?

No part of the body is as expressive as the face. Feelings of surprise, fear, anger, disgust, happiness, and sadness can be conveyed by facial expressions

What is important about gestures?

Hand and body gestures maintenance eyes and clarify the spoken word, or they may occur without words to indicate a particular feeling or to give a sign

What is the most common form of electronic communication?

Email

What are advantages to using email?

It is a fast, efficient way to communicate and it is legible. It provides a record of the date and time of the message that was sent or received

What are some disadvantages of using email?

One disadvantage or negative aspect of email is concerned by both clients and Primary Care Providers regarding privacy, confidentiality, and potential misuse of information. Another disadvantage is one of social economics. Not everyone has a computer, and even if people have access to computers at, say, a public library, not everyone has a necessary computer skills.

How does development influence the communication process?

Language, psychosocial, and intellectual development move through stages across the lifespan. Knowledge of a client's developmental stage will allow the nurse to modify the message accordingly. The use of dolls and games coupled with simple language may help explain a procedure to an eight year old. With adolescents who have developed more abstract thinking skills, a more detailed explanation can be given, or as a well-educated, middle-aged business executive may wish to have detailed technical information provided. Older clients are apt to have had a wider range of experiences with the health care system, which may influence their response or understanding. With aging also comes changes in vision and hearing Acuity that can affect nurse client interactions

How might gender affect the communication process?

From an early age, females and males communicate differently. Girls tend to use language to sync confirmation, minimize differences, and establish intimacy. Boise's language to establish Independence and negotiate status within a group. These differences can continue into adulthood so then a man and a woman May interpret the same communication differently

How might values and perceptions affect the communication process?

Values of the standards influence behavior, and perceptions are the personal view of an event. Because each person has unique personality traits, values, and life experiences, each will perceive and interpret messages and experiences differently. For example, if the nurse closes the curtains around a crying woman and leaves her alone, the woman May interpret this as the "nurse thinks I will upset others and that I shouldn't cry," or, "the nurse respects my need to be alone."

What is personal space?

The distance between prefer in interactions with others

what is proxemics?

The study of distance between people in their interactions

How far might the distance between two people involved in intimate conversation be?

0 - 1 and 1/2 ft

What might the distance be between two people having a personal conversation?

1-1/2 to 4 ft

What might the distance be between people having a social interaction?

4 to 12 ft

What might the distance be between a group of people within a public interaction?

12 ft and Beyond

What is territoriality

A concept of the space and things that an individual considers as belonging to the self. For example, clients in a hospital often consider their territory as bounded by the curtains around the bed unit or by the walls of a private room

How might the environment influence the communication process?

Temperature extremes, excessive noise, and a poorly ventilated environment can all interfere with communication. Also, lack of privacy might interfere with a client's communication about matters the client considers private

What is elderspeak, and why is it offensive?

Is a speech style similar to baby talk that gives a message of dependence and unconfidence and is seen as patronizing by older adults

What is congruent communication?

The verbal and nonverbal aspects of the message match with congruent communication. Clients more readily trust the nurse when they perceive the nurses communication as congruent.

How might boundaries influence the communication process?

Boundaries are defined as limits of individuals, objects, or relationships. For nurses, professional boundaries are crucial in the context of the nurse client relationship. To keep clear boundaries, the nurse keep the focus on the client and avoid sharing personal information or meeting his or her know needs through the nurse client relationship. If the client seeks friendships with the nurse or relationship outside the work environment, the nurse affirms his or her professional role and declines the invitation

What is an important characteristic of assertive communication?

An important characteristic includes the use of I statements versus you statements. The you statement places blame and puts the listener in a defensive position. On the other hand, the I statement encourages discussion. For example, a nurse who states I am concerned about... Will be gaining the attention of the primary care provider while also giving a message about the importance of working together for the benefit of the client. It is an important for the nurse to be clear, concise, organized, and fully informed when verbally presenting the client concern

What does the patient's Bill of Rights mandate?

A patient's Bill of Rights mandates client education as a right of all clients

The Joint Commission include standards for patient and family education to do what?

To help patients better participate in their care and make informed care decisions. This requirement means that providers must perform a learning needs assessment that includes the patient's cultural and religious beliefs, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical or cognitive limitations, and barriers to communication

Teaching is a system of activities intended to produce learning. The teaching process is intentionally designed to do what?

To produce specific learning

What are the various settings in which nurses teach a variety of learners?

They teach clients and their families or significant others in the hospital, primary care clinics, Urgent Care, Managed Care, the home, and assisted living and long-term care facilities

What are areas for client education within the promotion of Health?

Increasing a person's level of Wellness. Growth and development topics. Fertility control. Hygiene. Nutrition. Exercise. Stress Management. Lifestyle modification. Resources within the community.

Prevention of illness and injury has an area for client education, would include what?

Health screening, reducing health risk factors, specific protective Health measures, first aid, and safety

Community teaching activities may be aimed at who?

Have larger groups of people who have an interest in some aspect of Health, such as nutrition classes, CPR or cardiac risk factor re-education classes, and bicycle or swimming safety programs. Community Education programs can also be designed for small groups or individual Learners, such as childbirth classes or Family Planning classes

How my nurses participate in teaching other health personnel?

The instruction of professional colleagues through continuing education, in service programs, and staff development. For example, experienced nurses May function has preceptors for new graduate nurses or for newly employed nurses

Define compliance

The important aspect of learning which is the individual's desire to learn and to act on the learning, this is referred to as compliance. Compliance is the extent to which a person's Behavior coincides with medical or health advice. Compliance is best Illustrated when the person recognizes and accepts the need to learn, and then follow through with the appropriate behaviors that reflect the learning. Many people, however, few the term compliance and a negative perspective because the term implies the learner is submissive and this is in conflict with a learner's right to determine his or her own health care decisions rather than be told what to do by a healthcare professional

What is adherence?

The degree to which clients follow the agreed-on recommendations of healthcare providers

Define andragogy

The Art and Science of teaching adults

Define pedagogy

The discipline concerned with helping children learn

Define geragogy

Term used to describe the process involved in helping older adults to learn

What Andrew Bogut Concepts about adult Learners can be a guide for client teaching the nurses can use?

As people mature, they move from dependence to Independence. An adult's previous experiences can be used as a resource for learning. Learning is related to an immediate need, problem, or deficit. An adult is more oriented to learning when the material is useful immediately, not sometime in the future. Learning is reinforced by application and prompt feedback.

What are the three domains or areas of learning identified by Bloom?

Cognitive, effective, and psychomotor

What is the cognitive domain?

The thinking domain, which include six intellectual abilities and thinking processes beginning with knowing, comprehending, and applying to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation

What is the affective domain?

The feeling don't need, which deals with personal issues such as attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and emotions

What is the psychomotor domain?

The skill domain, which includes fine and gross motor abilities such as giving an injection

Who originally Advanced behaviorism?

Thorndike. His major contribution that applied to teaching is that learning should be based on the learner's Behavior and what is directly observable

In the behaviorist school of thought, an act is called a what?

An act is called a response when it can be traced to the effects of a stimulus

Skinner's in Pavlov's work focus on what?

Focused on conditioning behavioral responses to a stimulus that causes the response or behavior. To increase the probability of response, Skinner introduced the importance of positive reinforcement in fostering repetition of an action. Bandera however cleanse that most learning comes from observational learning and instruction rather than trial-and-error Behavior.

What is positive reinforcement?

A pleasant experience such as a praise and encouragement

Bandura's research focuses on imitation, which is what?

The process by which individuals copy or reproduce but they have observed, and modeling, which is the process by which a person learns by observing the behavior of others

What are the factors that affect learning?

Age and development. Motivation. Readiness. Active involvement. Relevance. Feedback. Non-judgemental support. Simple to complex learning. Repetition. Timing. Environment. Emotions. Physiological events. Cultural aspects. Psychomotor ability.

Why is relevance important in learning?

The knowledge or skill to be learned must be personally relevant to the learner. Clients learn more easily if they can connect the new knowledge to that which they already know or have experienced

Why might physiological events affect learning?

Physiological events such as critical illness, pain, or sensory deficits inhibit learning. Because the client cannot concentrate and apply energy to learning, the learning itself is impaired. The nurse should try to reduce a physiological barriers to learning as much as possible before teaching. For example, providing analgesics and rest before teaching is often helpful

What two things may be cultural barriers to learning?

Language and values. The client who does not understand the nurses language they learned very little. To be effective, nurses must be culturally sensitive and competent. Otherwise, the client may be partially or totally non-compliant with recommended treatments, this is important because Western medicine may conflict with a client's cultural healing beliefs and practices

What four things may affect the psychomotor ability in regards to learning?

Muscle strength. Motor coordination. Energy. Sensory acuity.

What is a mentor?

A mentor is a wiser and more experienced person who guides, supports, and nurtures a less-experienced person. Having a mentor is recognized as important for career development

What is a preceptor?

In the clinical area, the term preceptor is used to describe an experienced nurse who assist the new nurse in improving clinical nursing skill and judgment

What is delegation?

Delegation is the act of transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation. The delegate assumes responsibility for the actual performance of the task or procedure. The delegator retains accountability for the outcome

How does a nurse know which actions may be delegated?

Each state nurse Practice Act specifies which actions constitute the legal practice of nursing, which actions are the purview only of nurses, in which may be delegated to others. The model State nursing practice Act author by the ncsbn states that both the registered nurse, including advanced practice nurses, and the licensed vocational in practical nurse made delegate nursing interventions to implement the plan of care

What are the five Rights of Delegation?

The right task, under the right circumstances, to the right person, with the right direction and communication, and the right supervision and evaluation

What tasks may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?

Vital signs. Intake and output. Transfers and ambulation. Post mortem care. Bathing. Feeding. Gastrostomy feedings in established systems. Attending to safety. Weighing. Performing simple dressing changes. Suctioning of chronic tracheostomies. Performing basic life support.

In addition to delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel, the registered nurse can also delegate to who?

LVN or LPN, and other registered nurses

What is planned change?

An intended, purposeful attempt by an individual, group, organization, or larger social system to influence its own current status

What is a covert change?

Recover changes hidden or occurs without the individual's awareness. An example is the gradual, subtle increase in the severity of the clients on a nursing unit

What is overt change?

It is change of which a person is aware. An example might be that a piece of equipment will no longer be available since the agency has changed suppliers

What is unplanned change?

An alteration imposed by external events or individuals. It occurs when unexpected events force a reaction