TEST BANK FOR 74 CHAPTER MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING QUESTIONS AND ASNWERS 2023/2024 WITH ALL CONTENTS 9TH EDITION IGNATAVICIUS,BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR SUCCESS
1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by
the nurse bestdemonstrates this concept?
a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care
b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met
c. Tellsthe client and family about all upcoming tests
d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room
ANS: A
Competency in client-focused care is demonstrated when the nurse focuses on communication,
culture, respectcompassion, client education, and empowerment.By assessing the effect of the
clients 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 and family to the room is an important safety measure, but not directly
related to demonstrating client-centeredcare