A Student Asks the Nursing Instructor Which Types of Knowledge

question 10

Multiple Choice

A student asks the nursing instructor which types of knowledge are important in the clinical area.How should the instructor respond to the student?

• A)"Empirical knowledge-you have to know the physiology of the problem before you decide which interventions to use."
• B)"A good nurse will have a mix of all four types of knowledge."
• C)"Ethical knowledge-nurses must be able to identify principles and norms,handle conflicts,and be sensitive to sensitive issues."
• D)"Aesthetic knowledge-a nurse must appreciate the special qualities of each client and the individual situation."

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage of the body's response to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Acute Reaction

A sudden and severe response, either physiological or psychological, to an external stimulus or situation.

Positive Stressor

A beneficial stress that motivates or enhances psychological growth or physical health.