The nurse is caring for a patient who is concerned about living alone. The best response by the nurse is:
“I think you should live with your family."
"Why don't you live with your family?"
“If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me."
"Where have you considered living?"
The Correct Answer is D
A. "I think you should live with your family." This is too directive and imposes the nurse’s opinion rather than allowing the patient to explore their own options.
B. "Why don't you live with your family?" This response may come across as judgmental or dismissive, potentially making the patient feel defensive.
C. "If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me." This statement is not helpful and shifts the focus to the nurse’s feelings rather than exploring the patient’s concerns.
D. "Where have you considered living?" This is an open-ended question that invites the patient to discuss their thoughts and feelings, facilitating a more patient-centered response.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Write down remarks on a clipboard to facilitate later topics of conversation.
Writing down remarks could distract from active listening and might make the patient feel as though the nurse isn’t fully engaged in the conversation.
B. Make a conscious effort to block out other sounds in the immediate environment.
Active listening requires focusing on the speaker by minimizing distractions, allowing the nurse to be fully attentive to the patient.
C. Maintain eye contact by staring at the patient.
Active listening involves natural eye contact, not staring, as staring can be intimidating and may cause discomfort for the patient.
D. Prompt the patient when the patient stops talking for a moment.
Giving the patient time to think and process without prompting respects their pace and encourages them to share more when ready.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Have the patient explain the procedure to the nurse to assess understanding.
This could be a helpful way to assess knowledge, but it doesn’t provide practical, hands-on experience immediately after the demonstration.
B. Give the patient a day to allow him to process and absorb the information.
Delaying practice may reduce the effectiveness of learning by increasing the chance of forgetting details.
C. Have the patient practice the procedure with the nurse helping.
Practicing the skill right away reinforces learning and allows the nurse to provide guidance and feedback.
D. Give the patient written materials to study and learn the procedure.
Written materials can be helpful but should complement, not replace, hands-on practice.