The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Depressed, Introverted Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a depressed, introverted client who is receiving outpatient surgery for a fractured hip. Which action should the nurse take to provide patient-centered care?

• A) Refer the client for involuntary hospitalization
• B) Allow the client plenty of solitude time to prepare for surgery
• C) Involve the client in choosing a blue or green gown to wear
• D) Develop a partnership with the spouse who is not withdrawn

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Definitions:

Proper Nutrition

A balanced intake of food substances necessary for the body to grow, repair, and function optimally.

IV Catheter

A medical device inserted into veins to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream or to draw blood.

Ethical Principle

A fundamental concept or value that guides moral conduct, such as autonomy, beneficence, or justice, within various domains including healthcare.

Veracity

The adherence to the truth; honesty and accuracy in action or in giving information.