The Nurse Is Communicating with a Patient Who Is Experiencing

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is communicating with a patient who is experiencing a crisis related to marital difficulties. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication when working with this patient?

• A) "I think we should work toward fixing your marital difficulties immediately."
• B) "I'm going to call the counselor and make an appointment for you."
• C) "What would happen if you chose to go for counseling compared to seeking a divorce?"
• D) "I think you and your spouse need to go for counseling as soon as possible."

Know when and why to implement shelter-in-place and lockdown protocols.

Comprehend the importance of emergency guidelines during crises.

Learn the strategic measures to secure buildings from intruders.

Recognize the continuous nature of crisis plan evaluation and revision for improvement.

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