NURS 320 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Music Therapy, Guided Imagery, Miscarriage
14 Dec 2017
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Key topic review: caring means that people, relationships, and things matter and is essential to nursing practice, match the term with the definition: Scientific competence: list what is involved with a caring practice. Competence- having the skills to respond adequately to the demands of one"s professional responsibilities. Commitment- choice to act in accordance to one"s desires as well as obligations. Knowing, alternating rhythms, patience, honesty, trust, humility, hope, courage, Identify the essence of the following common caring patterns nurses portray to their patients: Knowing the patient: the nurse aims to know who the client is in his/ her uniqueness. Nursing presence: establishment of a caring relationship depends on a moral commitment made by the nurse. Empowering the patient: includes mutual respect, trust, and confidence in other"s abilities and motives. Compassion: nurse must be able to identify with the client appreciating the discomfort and pain of illness. Competence: understanding the client"s condition, treatment, and associated care.
