The nurse is practicing the concept of holism with a client. ...

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The nurse is practicing the concept of holism with a client. Which action is the nurse most likely making?
 
  1. Considering how the loss of a client's job will affect the regulation of the client's diabetes
  2. Making sure to do complete teaching regarding pharmacological interventions
  3. Following physician treatments on schedule
  4. Prioritizing the needs of the client assigned according to Maslow's hierarchy

Question 2

The nurse is providing care within the total care context. What should the nurse consider when using this care approach?
 
  1. The individualism of the client
  2. Principles applicable to the client at this moment
  3. Principles general to all clients of the same age and condition
  4. The person's self-identity

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The concept of holism emphasizes that nurses must keep the whole person in mind and strives to understand how one area of concern relates to the whole person. In this situation, the stress from a job loss will affect the person's chronic condition. The nurse must also consider the relationship of the individual to the external environment and to others.
Rationale 2: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.
Rationale 3: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.
Rationale 4: This option is only focused on the physiology of the person's condition.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: In the individualized care context, the nurse becomes acquainted with the client as an individual, referring to the total care principles and using those principles that apply to this person at this time.
Rationale 2: In the individualized care context, the nurse becomes acquainted with the client as an individual, referring to the total care principles and using those principles that apply to this person at this time.
Rationale 3: In the total care context, the nurse considers all the principles and areas that apply when taking care of any client of that age and condition.
Rationale 4: The person's self-identity is part of the individual health dimension of any one client.

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