A registered nurse who works for an orthopedic unit of an acute care hospital makes hourly rounds on his patients. He also closes the door and pulls the curtains around the beds of patients in semiprivate rooms before exposing them for treatments
This is an example of which of the following behaviors? a. Human respect
b. Encouraging manner
c. Healing environment
d. Affiliation needs
C
A healing environment, for example, is one in which nurses check patients frequently, respect patient privacy, and treat the body carefully. Such an environment leads patients to a sense of security and protection from harm. Human respect refers to nurses being able to appreciate the value of human beings and displaying behaviors that demonstrate value, such as accepting or paying attention to a patient. By showing respect, a nurse honors the worth of individuals. Having an encouraging manner also involves helping patients deal with bad feelings. Affiliation needs refers to inclusion of family members in a patient's care. It is a key element in discharge planning. Hospitalized patients perceive nurses as caring when they are responsive to patients' families and allow them to be involved in the patient's health care situation.
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A) True B) False
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