The nurse is providing care within the total care context. What should the nurse consider when using this care approach?

1. The individualism of the client
2. Principles applicable to the client at this moment
3. Principles general to all clients of the same age and condition
4. The person's self-identity


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: In the individualized care context, the nurse becomes acquainted with the client as an individual, referring to the total care principles and using those principles that apply to this person at this time.
Rationale 2: In the individualized care context, the nurse becomes acquainted with the client as an individual, referring to the total care principles and using those principles that apply to this person at this time.
Rationale 3: In the total care context, the nurse considers all the principles and areas that apply when taking care of any client of that age and condition.
Rationale 4: The person's self-identity is part of the individual health dimension of any one client.

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