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Caring part two
Fundamentals of Nursing
10
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/22/2010

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What is the definition of caring?
Definition
Provision of hope, encouragement and compassion the patients, families and groups.
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What is the patient's perception of a caring nurse?
Definition
when a nurse is effective in performing tasks, and nurse is present.
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What are outcomes of caring?
Definition
Patient satisfaction, patients more active in their own health, positive for the entire healthcare system
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When a nurse cares for a patient who also sees the benefits?
Definition
the nurse receives satisfaction and other healthcare personnel get a positive look. Patient's family will have confidence in their loved ones care.
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What are the tasks involved in active listening?
Definition
Not only listen to the patient, look at the nonverbals.
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When a patient is not receiving an adequate amount of care what will happen?
Definition
Patient will act out and may become hostile.
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What are the guidelines when touching a patient?
Definition
Always inform the person, provide privacy, touch has different meanings depending on culture.
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What are the types of relationships?
Definition
Social and intimate relationships and professional relationships
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Who sets the boundaries in care of a patient?
Definition
The nurse.
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What are some signs of an unprofessional nurse?
Definition
Nurse trades assignments to care for the patient or is possessive of the patient, nurse comes in to see or stays after a shift to spend time with the patient, nurse keeps secrets with r for the patient.
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