The best example of an appropriate nursing assumption is: 1. Clients

The best example of an appropriate nursing assumption is:

1. Clients will make their needs and wants known to the staff
2. Clients require a quiet, darkened environment in which to sleep
3. Prompt administration of pain medication is an expectation of a postoperative client
4. A client recently diagnosed with cancer will want family present when discussing treatment options

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Assumptions are the “taken for granted” statements that explain the nature of the concepts, defi-nitions, purpose, relationships, and structure of a theory (Meleis, 2006; Chinn and Kramer, 2004). It is a reasonable assumption that a client who recently underwent surgery would require and ex-pect prompt administration of medications to manage that pain.
Not all clients will openly communicate their needs/wants to the staff so this option is not the best example offered.
While most clients will rest effectively in a quiet, darken environment, it is not required by all clients so this option is not the best example offered.
While many clients will want family present in this situation, not all will. Therefore this option is not the best example offered because an incorrect assumption would result in a violation of a cli-ent’s right to privacy.