The nurse receives a shift report from the nurse going off shift and asks about a patient's state of mind and emotional needs, which demonstrates what aspect of Dr. Watson's theory?
1. Intentionality
2. Curiosity
3. Caritas
4. Holism
ANS: 1
Intentionality is the concept that the nurse enters every patient encounter with the intention of acting with care. Learning more about the patient's emotional needs demonstrates intentionality in planning care.
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