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torybrooks · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A student asks the nursing instructor which types of knowledge are important in the clinical area. How should the instructor respond to the student?

1. Empirical knowledgeyou have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use.
2. A good nurse will have a mix of all four types of knowledge.
3. Ethical knowledgenurses must be able to identify principles and norms, handle conflicts, and be sensitive to sensitive issues.
4. Aesthetic knowledgea nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation.

Question 2

During a midterm evaluation, the nurse educator tells the students they need to work on improving their aesthetic knowledge. How should the students plan to accomplish this recommendation?

1. Study harder.
2. Take better notes.
3. Read about the same topic from a variety of sources.
4. Spend time in the clinical area with seasoned nurses.

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.
Rationale 2: The nurse who practices effectively is able to integrate all types of knowledge to understand situations more holistically.
Rationale 3: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.
Rationale 4: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Studying harder improves empirical knowledge.
Rationale 2: Taking better notes improves empirical knowledge.
Rationale 3: Reading about the same topic from a variety of sources improves empirical knowledge.
Rationale 4: Aesthetic knowing is the art of nursing and is expressed by the individual nurse through his or her creativity and style in meeting the needs of clients. Understanding how other nurses meet the needs of their clients and seeing a variety of methods to provide the same care will help improve this type of knowledge for the students.