The family members of a recently deceased client wrote a letter to the unit manager, expressing their appreciation for the way the client was treated while dying in the hospital. The family mentioned characteristics that indicate the nurses were caring
What behaviors did the family most likely use to explain the caring actions of the nurses?
Select all that apply.
A) Delivered care with style
B) Treated the client as a human being
C) Respected the client
D) Maintained client confidentiality
E) Established limits with the client
Answer: B, C, D
Caring has been described as encompassing various intentions and actions. There are 10 behaviors within caring, which include appreciating the client as a human being, showing respect for the client, and treating client information confidentially. Delivering care with style describes aesthetic knowing, which includes the concepts of empathy, holistic thinking, compassion, and sensitivity. Establishing or setting limits is an action that a nurse would perform as part of self-care actions.
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