What Are Some Common Individual Preferences in Nursing Care?
Individual preferences can vary widely but often include:
Dietary Choices: Preferences regarding food types, meal times, and dietary restrictions. Pain Management: Options for pain relief, including preferences for medication or alternative therapies. Privacy and Modesty: Desires for personal space and modesty during examinations and treatments. Communication Style: Preferences for how information is communicated, whether verbally, in writing, or through other means. Involvement in Care: The extent to which patients wish to be involved in decision-making processes.
