3 Concepts of Full spectrum nursing - Answers Clinical Judgement, Critical Thinking, and
Problem Solving.
Clinical Judgement - Answers Observing, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the client's
condition to determine whether change has occurred.
Critical Thinking - Answers A reflective thinking process that involves collecting information,
analyzing the adequacy and accuracy of the information, and carefully considering options for
action.
Problem-Solving - Answers Is a process by which nurses consider an issue and attempt to find a
satisfactory solution to achieve the best outcomes.
Direct Care Provider - Answers Addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of
the client.
Communicator - Answers Using interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to address
the needs of the client, to facilitate communication in the healthcare team, and to advise the
community about health promotion and disease prevention.
Client/family Educator - Answers Assessing and diagnosing the teaching needs of the client,
group, family, or community. Once the diagnosis is made, nurses plan how to meet these needs,
implement the teaching plan, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Client Advocate - Answers Supporting clients' right to make healthcare decisions when they are
able to voice their opinions and protecting clients from harm when they are unable to make
decisions.
Counselor - Answers Using therapeutic communication skills to advise clients about health-
related issues.
Change agent - Answers Advocating for change on an individual, family, group, community, or
societal level that enhances health. The nurse may use counseling, communication and
educator skills to accomplish such change.
Leader - Answers Inspiring others by setting an example of positive health, assertive
communication, and willingness to improve.
Manager - Answers Coordinating and managing the activites of all members of the team
Case manager - Answers Coordinating the care delivered to a client.
Research consumer - Answers Applying evidence-based practice to provide the most
appropriate care, to identify clinical problems that warrant research, and to protect the rights of
research subjects.