The nurse demonstrates the concept of caritas with what intervention?
1.
Holding the patient's hand while undergoing a painful procedure
2.
Requesting an order for a low pressure bed to prevent decubitus ulcers
3.
Using sterile technique when changing IV tubing
4.
Ordering a low-sodium diet for the patient with heart failure
ANS: 1
Caritas measures, such as holding the patient's hands during a painful procedure, are high-touc
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