A Patient Is Recovering from a Mild Cerebral Vascular Accident

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a mild cerebral vascular accident (CVA) .The home care nurse notes that the patient is talking about updating a will and planning funeral arrangements.Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

• A)"You seem to be preoccupied with dying."
• B)"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
• C)"Are you worried about dying before you get your affairs in order?"
• D)"Let's focus on how you are recovering rather than on your dying."

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Definitions:

Tangible Benefit

A clear and measurable advantage or gain, often relating to physical or financial items that can be directly observed or quantified.

Preserve Relationship

Efforts or actions taken to maintain and protect the quality and stability of a professional or personal relationship.

Face-To-Face Delivery

The process of presenting information or communicating directly with another person in the same physical space.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication methods not involving words, such as gestures, body language, and facial expressions, that convey meaning.