When the nurse creates conditions in which the patient feels ...

[stevenposner]

When the nurse creates conditions in which the patient feels empowered, it has what effect on the nurse?
 
  1.
  The nurse loses importance to the patient.
  2.
  The patient leans more on the physician.
  3.
  The nurse is seen as more competent by the physician.
  4.
  The nurse feels empowered.

Question 2

How can nurses help to empower patients to make better decisions about their own care?
 
  1.
  Working as a partner with the patient
  2.
  Telling the patient they need to take more responsibility for self-care
  3.
  Asking the patient why they make so many poor decisions
  4.
  Working with the health care team to provide quality care

[Qarqy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Most people, regardless of how empowered they are in some areas, will still need to depend on the nurse to help empower them in other areas.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
When your patients participate in their care, they feel more control over their situation and, thus, empowered.

[stevenposner]

Thank you

[Qarqy]

Happy to help you