What nursing interventions can be performed by the nurse based on Jean Watson's Caring Theory?
A)Assist with basic human needs.
B)Encourage the patient to express personal feelings.
C)Ask the patient for input regarding received care.
D)Sit down and have a conversation with the patient.
E)Perform care according to hospital and unit policy.

Question

What nursing interventions can be performed by the nurse based on Jean Watson's Caring Theory? 
A)Assist with basic human needs.
B)Encourage the patient to express personal feelings.
C)Ask the patient for input regarding received care.
D)Sit down and have a conversation with the patient.
E)Perform care according to hospital and unit policy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jean Watson's Caring Theory involves seeing the person as a whole,which is important in the healing process.Nursing actions that support this include assisting with basic human needs,encouraging the patient to express his/her feelings,asking the patient for input regarding his/her care,and sitting down and having a conversation with the patient.Performing care according to hospital and unit policy does not support this theory.

What Nursing Interventions Can Be Performed by the Nurse Based