NURS 3381 - EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE.

NURS 3381 - EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE. / NURS 3381 - EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE. NURS 3381 Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 1: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing 1. Discuss, define, and give examples of the important roles and characteristics related to the Art of Nursing  (1) Caring  Empathic understanding, actions, and patience on another’s behalf  Caring for another through actions, words, and being present leads to happiness and touches the heart  Giving of self while preserving the importance of self  Can transform fear, pain, and suffering into a tolerable, shared experience  Involves comforting- providing social, emotional, physical, spiritual support  Economic strain and nursing shortages are barriers to the practice of caring and comforting