The nurse is observed sitting at the bedside of a patient ...

[cmoore54]

The nurse is observed sitting at the bedside of a patient discussing the nursing care plan for the shift. Which theory or model most accurately reflects this nurse-patient relationship?
 
  a. Swanson's Theory of Caring
  b. Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model
  c. Watson's Theory of Caring
  d. Leininger Cultural Care Theory

Question 2

A values system is a set of somewhat consistent values and measures that are organized hierarchically into a belief system on a continuum of relative importance. A value system is also:
 
  a. culturally based.
  b. unique to each individual.
  c. a poor basis for making decisions.
  d. rigid and uniform within a culture.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Swanson's five caring processes include being with and enabling. Sitting at the bedside and sharing information are activities that exemplify these behaviors. Travelbee's model describes steps toward compassionate and empathetic care. Watson's theory of caring impacts both the person and the universe and is built upon 10 carative factors. Leininger describes patient care and its relationship to cultural diversity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Anthropologists and social scientists have noted that in every culture, a particular value system prevails and consists of culturally defined moral and ethical principles and rules that are learned in childhood. Each individual possesses a relatively small number of values and may share the same values with others, but to different degrees. A value system helps the person choose between alternatives, resolve values conflicts, and make decisions. Within every culture, however, values vary widely among subcultural groups and even between individuals on the basis of the person's gender, personal experiences, personality, education, and many other variables.

[cmoore54]

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