Four essential dimensions of nursing have been described. When nurses provide focus on the response of the individual and family to a real or potential health problem, under which of these four dimensions are they practicing?
a. nursing
b. distinctive services
c. benefits to consumers
d. costs of nursing services
B
Four essential dimensions that pertain to nursing have been identified which influence nursing behaviors and decision making. These four dimensions are nursing, distinctive services, benefits to consumers, and costs of nursing services. When a nurse provides focus on the response of the individual and family to a real or potential health problem, he or she is acting under the dimension of distinctive services.
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