The Unlicensed Nursing Assistive Person (UAP) Reports to the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

The unlicensed nursing assistive person (UAP) reports to the nurse that a patient is crying during a comedy show on television. What would be the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Maybe the patient doesn't think the show is funny."
• B) "Don't worry about it. The patient's daughter says this is normal."
• C) "I will go visit her right away and see what is going on."
• D) "Just document what you observe in your notes."

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Facial Expression

The use of facial muscles to convey emotions or reactions non-verbally.

Two-factor Theory

A concept in psychology suggesting that emotional experiences arise from a combination of physiological arousal and a cognitive label applied to the source of the arousal.

Cognitive Label

A cognitive label refers to the identification and categorization of an experience or emotion based on cognitive processing.