Understanding individual needs is a challenge as they vary depending on the change in their physical and environmental background (Norman, Rossilo & Skeleton, 2016, p. 402). Recognizing the internal (mental, spiritual, sociocultural belief) and external environment (comfort, privacy, safety, clean and aesthetic environment) of each individual is important to promote the healing environment (Watson, 1979, p. 10). Personally, comfort can be promoted by meeting physical needs (example: encouragement to have pain medication, meeting hygienic needs), privacy and safety must have considered during the delivery of nursing care. The amount and quality of time a nurse spend with clients (Watson, 2005) are vital in understanding their …show more content…
As per this standard, the registered nurse should be able to develop a mutual trust and respect in their field of work. This may include effective communication with the surrounding people, maintaining their dignity and without affecting their cultural values and beliefs. Nurses can also contribute towards improving the health-related decisions by directing the clients to resourceful sources and endorsing them in a manner without interfering in their freedom to act and legal capacity. This standard is relevant to maintain an effective communication in a professional way and devoting quality time with patient that helps the registered nurse in understanding the internal and external environment of the patient and to enhance a holistic approach to the nursing care promoting the healing environment (“Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia”,