Swanson’s theory of caring is best demonstrated when the nurse: 1. De

Swanson’s theory of caring is best demonstrated when the nurse:

1. Demonstrates efficiency when performing ordered treatments
2. Offers to stay with the client during a painful bedside procedure
3. Administers the client’s pain medication promptly when requested
4. Frequently updates a family regarding a client’s status during surgery

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Swanson’s theory of caring defines five components of caring: knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, and maintaining belief (see Chapter 8). These components provide a foundation of knowledge for the direction and delivery of caring nursing practice. This theory provides a basis for identifying and testing nurse caring behaviors to determine if caring improves client health outcomes. Offering to stay with the client is an intervention directly reflected of ‘being with’ the client. Efficiency is a component of caring but it is not the best option available because it is not exclusively directed toward Swanson’s theory. Administering pain medication promptly reflects effective nursing care as well as a client’s right. It is a component of caring but it is not the best option available because it is not exclusively directed towards Swanson’s theory. Effective nurs-ing care and caring for the family is important, but it is not the best option available because it is not directed towards the client.