A client who is experiencing abdominal pain is being assessed by the Emergency Department nurse. The nurse asks the client to describe the pain and the client's usual means of relieving pain. The nurse is providing:
1. a nursing diagnosis.
2. client-centered care.
3. health promotion.
4. health maintenance.
Question 2
The nurse performs daily, routine equipment checks to detect possible malfunction. Which core competency is the nurse demonstrating with this action?
1. Providing agency-centered care
2. Working on an interdisciplinary team
3. Using information technology
4. Applying quality improvement principles