Chapter 7 Flashcards
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Caring
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Actions characteristic of concern for well-being of a patient, such as sensitivity, comfort, attentive listening, honesty, and nonjudgmental acceptance.
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Transcultural
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Concept of care extending across cultures that distinguish nursing from other health disciplines.
3
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Comforting
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Acts toward an individual that display both an emotional and physical calm. the use of touch, establishing presence, the theraputic use of silence, and the skillful and gentle performance of a procedure are examples of comforting nursing measures.
3
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Ethic of Care
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Belief in the morality of responsibility in relationships that emphasize connection and caring
