A nurse who provides care in a psychiatric–mental health context is aware of the importance of a holistic view of clients and care. What is the basis of holistic nursing care?
A) A recognition that curing should be prioritized over healing in the care of clients
B) An awareness that clients are the ultimate experts in their diagnoses and care
C) A knowledge that "Western" medicine has certain fundamental flaws that prevent it from meeting many clients' needs
D) An awareness that interconnectedness exists among the various dimensions of a client's life
Ans: D
Holistic nursing involves caring for the whole person and is based on the philosophy that there is an interconnectedness among biologic, psychological, social, cultural, relationship, contextual, environmental, and spiritual dimensions of the person. Holistic nursing is not premised on the inadequacies of "Western" medicine. Respect for clients' insights and opinions is an important component of holistic care, but this is not the foundation of the philosophy. In some ways, healing is prioritized over curing within holistic practice.
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