A student asks the nursing instructor which of the different types of knowledge are important in the clinical area. The best response by the nurse is:
A)
"A good nurse will have a mix of all four types."
B)
"Aesthetic knowledge. A nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation."
C)
"Ethical knowledge. Nurses must be able to identify principles and norms, handle conflicts, and be sensitive to sensitive issues."
D)
"Empirical knowledge. You have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use."
A
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