This document discusses holistic nursing care and its importance. It provides two case examples, one where a patient felt the nurses only did routine tasks and did not explain their illness, and another where a patient received comprehensive care and friendly nurses. Holistic nursing is defined as caring for the whole person, including their body, mind, emotions, social/cultural aspects, spirituality, and environment. The document also lists Henderson's 14 components of basic nursing care and states the ultimate goal of nursing care is achieving optimal patient health.