Question

Which nursing actions reflect the carative factor of ‘promoting and expressing positive and negative feelings’ according to the Watson’s transpersonal caring?

Answer 1

According to the Watson’s transpersonal caring, the nursing actions reflect the carative factor of ‘promoting and expressing positive and negative feelings’ is Being present to, and being supportive of, the patient's expression of positive and negative feelings as a connection with deeper spirit and self and the one-being-cared for.

Answer 2

Answer:

Supporting and accepting the client’s feelings

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Showing a willingness to take risks in sharing in the relationships when connecting with clients

Explanation:

According to the Watson’s transpersonal caring, there are ten carative factors that should be incorporated into the nursing practice. The nurse can include the carative factor "promoting and expressing positive and negative feelings" by supporting and accepting the client’s opinions and feelings. It also includes showing a willingness to take risks in sharing in the relationship. Transpersonal teaching-learning is promoted by learning together while educating the client. This learning together session helps in acquiring self-care skills. A healing environment is created by providing supportive, protective, and corrective mental, physical, and spiritual environment. According to Watson’s theory, the nursing process should be used as the creative, problem-solving caring process. It involves applying systematic, scientific problem-solving and decision-making in providing client-centered care.