A Nurse Is Utilizing a Disease-Oriented Approach When Providing Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is utilizing a disease-oriented approach when providing care to a client. Which of the following interventions will the nurse most likely provide?

• A) Promotion of a greater level of positive health
• B) Education about common disease processes
• C) Acute care management of chronic disease
• D) Education about medication compliance

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Definitions:

Patient-centred Care

A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, ensuring that patient values guide all decisions.

Health Goals

Targets or outcomes related to improving or maintaining an individual's health and wellness, often achieved through lifestyle changes or medical interventions.

Continuing Education

Formal learning activities designed to develop new skills or knowledge, often required in professional fields for certification or licensure maintenance.

License Renewal

The process by which an individual or entity revalidates the permission granted by an authority to engage in certain activities for an additional period.