Author Question: As the graduate nurse embarks on a career in the art and science of nursing, it is important to ... (Read 23 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

As the graduate nurse embarks on a career in the art and science of nursing, it is important to remember the MAIN function of nursing is to:

a. focus on scientific developments in care that advances the profession
b. assist people in learning self-care or provide direct care when client self-care is not possible
c. use critical thinking in combination with current technology to provide client care
d. concentrate on prevention of illness and promotion of wellness

Question 2

A client calls for pain medication for excruciating pain. When approaching the client's room with the medication, the nurse overhears the client laughing and talking on the phone.

Upon entering the room, the nurse notes the client is sitting in the bedside chair in no apparent distress. In this situation the nurse would consider the client's verbal and nonverbal communications to be: a. appropriate c. incongruent
b. confusing d. therapeutic

Expo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Nursing has developed from an unstructured method of caring for the ill, based primarily on primitive beliefs, to a profession based on scientific knowledge. Nurses assist people to learn to care for themselves whenever possible and provide direct care to people who are unable to meet their own needs.

Answer to Question 2

C
It is important for nurses to observe verbal and nonverbal messages, both their own and those of clients, and to follow through to clarify these messages. The nurse needs to determine if the client's verbal and nonverbal communications would be considered congruent, or sending the same message.