Caring is central to nursing practice, but technological advances for rapid diagnosis and treatment should lead the nurse to realize that
a. Technology has replaced caring as nurses' primary focus.
b. Technology and caring cannot coexist when related to patient care.
c. Technology becomes a powerful tool when it works with caring.
d. Caring is the essence of nursing and is isolated from technology.
ANS: C
Technological advances become dangerous without a context of skillful and compassionate care. It is time to value and embrace caring practices and expert knowledge (technology), which are the heart of competent nursing practice. Neither technology nor caring can stand alone. They must coexist to provide ultimate patient care.
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