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 A
Explanation
A. Uses short, simple sentences.
Short, simple sentences are easier to understand and support clear communication.
B. Shouts repeatedly at the patient.
Shouting can distort sounds and may be uncomfortable or disrespectful for the patient.
C. Speaks directly into the patient's ear.
Speaking directly into the ear is not appropriate as it can invade personal space and may not improve understanding.
D. Uses long, complex sentences.
Long sentences may be harder for the patient to understand, especially if lip-reading is being used.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Motivated to learn about the health problem of this patient and is appropriately seeking knowledge during his clinical experience.
Accessing information without being the assigned caregiver is inappropriate, regardless of motivation, as it breaches confidentiality and privacy protocols.
B. Doing appropriate research about nursing care as long as information is not divulged. Even without sharing information, accessing a patient’s chart without need-to-know status is a privacy violation and does not constitute appropriate research.
C. Violating the confidentiality of the patient's record.
This choice is correct as the student is breaching confidentiality by accessing patient records without a care-related need to know. Only those involved in the patient's care should access their chart.
D. Neglecting the assigned patient load and should read the unassigned patient’s medical record only after his assigned work is completed.
Reading an unassigned patient’s record, even after finishing other duties, is still a breach of confidentiality.