When working with older people, it is important for the nurse to employ holistic nursing care by embracing the body, mind, and spirit of the patient. Which of the following does not represent embracing the body, mind, or spirit?
a. Delivering a mechanistic form of care
b. Following the medical plan of care
c. Addressing transitional stress needs
d. Meeting spiritual needs
A
Holistic nursing care involves a humanistic approach, not simply mechanistic, so response A is the correct answer to the question. Response B represents embracing the body, response C represents embracing the mind, and response D represents embracing the spirit.
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