Exam (elaborations) NURSING 303

Chapter 1: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical- Surgical Nursing 1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept? a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met c. Tells the client & family about all upcoming tests d. Thoroughly orients the client & family to the room ANS: A - Competency in client-focused care is demonstrated when the nurse focuses on communication, culture, respect, compassion, client education & empowerment. By assessing the effect of the client’s culture on health care, this nurse is practicing client-focused care. Providing for basic needs does not demonstrate this competence. Simply telling the client about all upcoming tests is not providing empowering education. Orienting the client & family to the room is an important safety measure, but not directly related to demonstrating client-centered care