A student asks the nursing instructor which types of knowledge are important in the clinical area. How should the instructor respond to the student?
1. "Empirical knowledge—you have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use."
2. "A good nurse will have a mix of all four types of knowledge."
3. "Ethical knowledge—nurses must be able to identify principles and norms, handle conflicts, and be sensitive to sensitive issues."
4. "Aesthetic knowledge—a nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.
Rationale 2: The nurse who practices effectively is able to integrate all types of knowledge to understand situations more holistically.
Rationale 3: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.
Rationale 4: All options are true, but a nurse must possess all four types of knowledge.
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