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Which statement made by a nursing student about Swanson's theory of caring needs correction?
1. The components of Swanson's theory of caring provide a foundation of knowledge for nurses to direct and deliver caring nursing practices.
2. Swanson's theory of carin...
1). Which statement made by a nursing student about swanson's theory of caring needs
correction?
1. the components of swanson's theory of caring provide a foundation of knowledge for
nurses to direct and deliver caring nursing practices.
2. swanson's theory of caring defines five components of caring: knowing, being with, doing
for, enabling, and maintaining belief.
3. swanson's theory of caring provides a basis to help nurses understand how clients cope
with uncertainty and the illness response.
4. swanson's theory of caring was developed by kristin swanson by conducting extensive
interviews with clients and their professional caregivers.
Ans: 3. Swanson's theory of caring provides a basis to help nurses understand how
clients cope with uncertainty and the illness response.
Swanson's theory of caring provides a basis for identifying and testing nurse caring
behaviors to determine if caring will improve client health outcomes. Middle-range
theories provide a basis to help nurses understand how clients cope with uncertainty and
the illness response. The components of Swanson's theory of caring provide a foundation
of knowledge for nurses to direct and deliver caring nursing practices. Swanson's theory
of caring defines five components of caring: knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, and
maintaining belief. Swanson's theory of caring was developed by Kristin Swanson by
conducting extensive interviews with clients and their professional caregivers.
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, 2). A nurse has made a nursing diagnosis without validating the data obtained from the client.
into what category does this error fall?
The nurse's error of failure to validate the data is categorized as labeling. Errors at the
collecting level include inaccurate data, missing data, and disorganization. Errors at the
clustering level include insufficient clusters of cues, premature or early closure, and
incorrect clustering. At the interpreting level, errors include failure to consider conflicting
cues and failure to consider cultural influences or developmental stage.
3). A nursing student is listing the points that are applicable to grand theories of nursing. which
point mentioned by the nursing student needs correction?
1. grand theories require further specification through research.
2. grand theories are systematic and broad in scope and complex.
3. grand theories include mishel's theory of uncertainty in illness.
4. grand theories do not provide guidance for specific nursing interventions.
Ans: 3. Grand theories include Mishel's theory of uncertainty in illness.
Mishel's theory of uncertainty in illness is not an example of a grand theory; it is a middle-
range theory. Neuman's systems model is a grand theory. Grand theories require further
specification through research. Grand theories are systematic and broad in scope and
complexity. Grand theories do not provide guidance for specific nursing interventions;
instead they provide the structural framework for broad and abstract ideas about nursing.
4). Which of these cultural groups adopts a combination of dietary, herbal, and other
naturalistic therapies to prevent and treat illness?
1. east asian
2. hispanic
3. asian indian
4. native american
Ans: 3. Asian Indian
Asian Indians rely on a combination of dietary, herbal, and other naturalistic therapies to
prevent and treat illness. East Asians use yin treatment (which uses needles to restore
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, balance and flow of qi) and yang treatment (which uses moxibustion or heat with
acupuncture to restore the yin/yang balance). Hispanics use a combination of prayers,
herbs, and other rituals to treat traditional illnesses. Native Americans rely on a
combination of prayers, chanting, and herbs to treat illnesses caused by supernatural,
psychologic, and physical factors.
5). Which is used for determining the hours of care and staff required for a group of clients
1. flow sheets
2. acuity records
3. standardized care plans
4. discharge summary forms
Ans: 2. Acuity records
An acuity record is used to determine the hours of care and staff required for a given
group of clients. A client's acuity level is based on the type and number of nursing
interventions. Accurate acuity ratings justify overtime and the number and qualifications
of staff needed to safely care for clients. A flow sheet helps to assess data about a client;
this data includes vital signs and routine repetitive care. Standardized care plans based
on an institution's standards of nursing practice are preprinted and established guidelines
used to care for clients who have similar health problems. Discharge documentation
includes medications, diet, community resources, follow-up care, and medical contact
information in case of an emergency or query.
6). Which internal variable influences health beliefs and practices?
1. family practices
2. cultural background
3. socioeconomic factors
4. intellectual background
Ans: 4. Intellectual background
Intellectual background is an internal factor that affects the client's health beliefs and
practices. A client's knowledge, educational background, and past experiences influence
how a client thinks about health. Family practices, cultural background, and
socioeconomic factors are among the external factors that influence health beliefs and
practices.
7). According to sigmund freud's developmental theory, which developmental age is called the
latent stage?
1. toddler
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