TEST BANK for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, All chapters 1 - 74

TEST BANK for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, All chapters 1 - 74 1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept? a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room CORRECT ANSWER: A Competency in client-focused care is demonstrated when the nurse focuses on communication, culture, respect compassion, client education, and empowerment. By assessing the effect of the clients culture on health care, this nurse is practicing client-focused care. Providing for basic needs does not demonstrate this competence. Simply telling the client about all upcoming tests is not providing empowering education. Orienting the client and family to the room is an important safety measure, but not directly related to demonstrating client-centered