The pediatric nurse implements Watson’s assumption regarding a caring

The pediatric nurse implements Watson’s assumption regarding a caring environment by which of the following?

1. Providing all needs and cares to the nurse’s clients
2. Ensuring that a zone of professionalism is present between the nurse and client
3. Allowing the clients to have choices, as appropriate, in their care
4. Selecting games and activities that are age appropriate for the clients

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The nurse may not need to provide all needs and cares to the clients.
Rationale 2: Being conscientious of a “zone” of professionalism (i.e., keeping distant) would not be a characteristic of caring according to Watson.
Rationale 3: A caring environment, according to Watson’s assumptions of caring, offers the development of potential while allowing the person to choose the best action for the self at a given point in time.
Rationale 4: Taking choices away from clients by making selections for them is also not a good example of true caring, as defined by Watson.