Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nursing and ethics are intertwined and inseparable; even student nurses encounter situations where they must make ethical decisions. The personal values that a person has, perhaps based…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses should understand and keep abreast of any legal issues that affect health care in order to protect their hard-earned licenses, jobs, institutions, and clients. Nursing practice…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Mental health clients are potentially a vulnerable population and therefore need to be protected from exploitation or abuse. There are federal and state statutes that lay out…
Figure 10.1 Understanding all of the legal and ethical issues surrounding client care is critical to ensure the nurse can support a client who is unable to make their own choices and carry out their own actions. (credit: “Legal Gavel & Open…
Death and Dying The section delves into the multifaceted aspects surrounding death and dying, exploring social, emotional, and cultural dimensions. It explains the social concerns intertwined with end-of-life experiences, shedding light on societal attitudes, stigmas, and the impact on individuals…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Anger is a universal human emotion. As a survival mechanism, it evolved to protect people from threats and to ensure existence. When misdirected or poorly managed, however,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Grief and loss are universal human experiences. As inevitable as they are challenging, these moments can shape individuals profoundly and permanently, influencing emotions, thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understanding the intricacies of human emotions and experiences is as crucial as any medical procedure or treatment plan. As caregivers, nurses navigate a variety of human emotions,…
Figure 9.1 Group therapy can occur in a variety of settings, such as this session in the woods by a river. (credit: “Men Sitting Talking by River Outdoors” by “JourneyPure Rehab:/flickr, CC BY 2.0) Chapter Outline 9.1 Death and Dying 9.2 Grief and Loss…
Understanding Cultural Differences An individual’s cultural background influences their beliefs, feelings, and attitudes toward health care. Their culture informs how they view health and illness, how they view healthcare providers, and how receptive they are to treatment plans. Culture also determines who…