Why Is It Important for Advanced Practice Nurses to Have

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for advanced practice nurses to have an understanding of environmental theories and the discourses they engender?

• A) The interaction of facts and values in environmental discourses informs many health care decisions.
• B) Patients with strong opinions about ecological discourses may refuse certain types of medical treatment.
• C) The outlook of most health care institutions is ruled by concern for human well-being only, and neglects non-human discourses.
• D) Most modern human diseases are the result of anthropocentric discourses that ignored the problems introduced by environmental discourses.

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Definitions:

Affect-based

Relating to, influenced by, or arising from emotions or feelings rather than rational thought or logic.

Trust

The reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, or character of a person or thing, forming the foundation of successful personal and professional relationships.

Outside of Work

Activities, interests, and responsibilities that individuals engage in that are not related to their paid employment.

Psychological Contracts

Represents the unwritten and non-verbal agreements or expectations between an employee and employer regarding mutual obligations.