Which Statement Made by a Nursing Student to a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a nursing student to a patient indicates the need for the nursing instructor to clarify the student's role in providing maternity care?

• A) "I've had three children,and I know from experience how helpful Lamaze breathing is to pain control."
• B) "You're not allowed to have anything to eat this close to delivery,but let me get you some ice chips."
• C) "You're doing really great.You're almost fully dilated,so it won't be much longer now.Hang in there."
• D) "You said you wanted to deliver without taking pain medications.Are you sure you want to change your mind now?"

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Definitions:

Conservatism

A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions and values, often in opposition to rapid changes and innovations.

Sensorimotor Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage (from birth to nearly 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor activities.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development which describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Concrete Operational

Pertains to a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.