An informal group of patients discuss their perceptions of nursing care. Which comment best indicates a patient's perception that his or her nurse is caring?
a. "My nurse always asks me which type of juice I want to help me swallow my medication."
b. "My nurse explained my treatment plan to me and asked for my ideas about how to make it better."
c. "My nurse told me that if I take all the medicines the doctor prescribes I will get discharged soon."
d. "My nurse spends time listening to me talk about my problems. That helps me feel like I'm not alone."
ANS: D
Caring evidences empathic understanding, as well as competency. It helps change pain and suffering into a shared experience, creating a human connection that alleviates feelings of isolation. The remaining options give examples of statements that demonstrate advocacy or giving advice.
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