The nurse is reviewing Mayeroff's philosophy of caring prior to ...

[jman1234]

The nurse is reviewing Mayeroff's philosophy of caring prior to providing care to a client. What should the nurse include to demonstrate caring to the client?
 
  1. Honesty
  2. Trust
  3. Humility
  4. Professionalism
  5. Courtesy

Question 2

The student nurse is following a preceptor on the assigned clinical shift. Which behavior of the nurse should the student interpret as caring?
 
  1. Making sure that all medications and treatments are done on time
  2. Using aseptic technique when performing a dressing change
  3. Advising the physician that the client wants to speak to him or her prior to a procedure
  4. Explaining an invasive procedure to the client, then asking if it is all right to begin the procedure

[Carliemb17]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Mayeroff defines major ingredients of caring that provide structure and further description of this process. Honesty includes awareness and openness to one's own feelings and a genuineness in caring for the other person.
Rationale 2: Mayeroff defines major ingredients of caring that provide structure and further description of this process. Trust involves letting go, to allow the other to grow in his or her own way and own time.
Rationale 3: Mayeroff defines major ingredients of caring that provide structure and further description of this process. Humility means acknowledging that there is always more to learn, and that learning may come from any source.
Rationale 4: Professionalism and courtesy are not ingredients described by Mayeroff.
Rationale 5: Professionalism and courtesy are not ingredients described by Mayeroff.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Caring is more than just performing skills adequately or even efficiently.

[jman1234]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[alvinum]

Great answer, keep it coming