Author Question: In alignment with the contributions of Florence Nightingale, the Vietnam Women's Memorial was ... (Read 54 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In alignment with the contributions of Florence Nightingale, the Vietnam Women's Memorial was established to honor which individuals?

Select all that apply.
A) The families who lost loved ones during the war
B) Those who brought a human touch to the suffering and dying
C) Those who developed new surgical advancements and anesthetic agents
D) The memory of Ms. Nightingale
E) The image of the angel of mercy

Question 2

The nurse is administering a bed-bath to a client in a long-term care facility. The nurse is careful to cover the client during the bath. Which nursing role does this action describe?

A) Communicator
B) Caregiver
C) Client advocate
D) Teacher

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B

The Vietnam Women's Memorial was established to honor the women who served and also for the families who lost loved ones during the war . . . to let them know about the women who provided comfort, care, and a human touch for those who were suffering and dying (Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, n.d.). Florence Nightingale brought respectability to the nursing profession, and her contributions allowed nurses to be viewed as noble, compassionate, moral, religious, dedicated, and self-sacrificing. The image of the guardian angel or angel of mercy arose in the latter part of the 19th century, largely from Ms. Nightingale's work. The monument The Spirit of Nursing stands in Arlington National Cemetery, honoring nurses who served in World War I-a time of progress in health care, particularly in the field of surgery and the use of anesthetic agents.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically and psychologically while preserving the client's dignity. As a communicator, the nurse identifies client problems, then communicates these verbally or in writing to other members of the health team. As a teacher, the nurse helps clients learn about their health and the healthcare procedures they need to perform to maintain or restore their health. A client advocate acts to protect clients and represents their needs and wishes to other health professionals.