Which nursing action best demonstrates Watson's theory of human caring?

Correct answer: B. Using a caring presence while supporting the patient's meaning and dignity

  • A. Completing physical care quickly before documenting findings
  • B. Using a caring presence while supporting the patient's meaning and dignity
  • C. Following the medical prescription without discussing personal concerns
  • D. Limiting communication to questions about symptoms and vital signs

Explanation

Watson emphasizes a transpersonal caring relationship, respect for human dignity and attention to the person's meaning of the experience. Efficient physical care alone does not fully represent this theory.

Submitted by a TestUstad contributor and published by the TestUstad editorial teamLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

About Nursing Theories

Nursing theories explain relationships among the person, environment, health and nursing, and provide frameworks for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Coverage includes the ideas of Nightingale, Orem, Roy, Neuman, Peplau, Watson and other major theorists, with attention to how a theory differs from a conceptual model.

Practise Nursing Theories

49 free Nursing Theories MCQs from Nursing Management and Ethics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Nursing Management and Ethics questions like this

Nursing Management and Ethics is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Nursing Theories questions