The nurse should realize that the most important aspect of knowing the

The nurse should realize that the most important aspect of knowing the client involves:

1. Establishing a relationship
2. Gathering assessment data
3. Treating discomforts quickly
4. Assuming the client’s emotional needs

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Nurses must focus on building a relationship that allows them to learn what is important to their clients.
Gathering assessment data is not the most important aspect of knowing a client in relation to car-ing. Data gathering does not ensure the nurse will be able to determine the client’s perceptions and unique expectations. Success in knowing a client lies in the relationship that is established.
Treating discomforts quickly is not the most important aspect of knowing a client.
If a nurse is assuming the emotional needs of a client, then the nurse most likely lacks knowledge of the client. It is more important to have a relationship in which the nurse can verify which emo-tional needs the client is experiencing. Knowing who clients are helps the nurse to select those caring approaches that are most appropriate to the client’s needs.