When caring for the poor client, a major component of care is a. igno

QUESTION

When caring for the poor client, a major component of care is

a. ignoring personal biases.
b. allowing stereotypes to distort nursing interventions.
c. maintaining respect for human dignity.
d. treating all clients exactly the same.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Respect for the human dignity of the poor client is a major component of proactive care. This means that the nurse pays strict attention to personal biases and stereotypes so as not to distort assessment or implementation of nursing interventions. It means treating each client as “culturally unique,” with a set of assumptions and values regarding the disease process and its treatment, and acting in a nonjudgmental manner that respects the client’s cultural integrity.