NR 222 Exam 9 2024
American Nurses Association (ANA) definition of nursing is - Nursing is the
protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness
and injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human
response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and
populations
The International Council of Nurses definition of nursing is - Nursing encompasses
autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and
communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of
health; prevention of illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health
policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key
nursing roles.
What do the two definition of nursing by ANA and international's council of nursing
definition have in common ? - Both definitions support the prominence and
importance that nursing holds in providing safe, patient-centered health care to the
global community.
In professional roles of nursing what is autonomy? - Autonomy is an essential
element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of independent nursing
interventions without medical orders.
Example would be making the independent decision to implement coughing and
deep breathing exercise to clear the lungs and promote healthy breathing for a
patient who recently had major surgery.
In professional roles of nursing what is a caregiver ? - As a caregiver, you help
patients maintain and regain health and find their maximum level of independent
function through the healing process. A patient's health care needs include the
patient's emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.
In professional roles of nursing what is a patients advocate ? - As a patient advocate
you protect your patient's human and legal rights and help patients assert those
rights when needed.
An example- You provide additional information to help a patient decide whether to
accept a treatment, or you find a interpreter to help family members communicate
their concerns.
In professional roles of nursing what is an educator ? - An educator you explain
concepts and facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities,
demonstrate procedures such as self care activities, reinforce learning or patient
behavior, and evaluate the patients progress in learning. Teaching can be formal or
informal. Always use teaching methods that match your patient's capabilities and
needs, and incorporate other resources, such as the family, in teaching plans.
