A Student Nurse Says, "I Don't Need to Interact with My

question 6

Multiple Choice

A student nurse says, "I don't need to interact with my patients.I learn by observing them." The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan theory to this student by responding which statement?

• A) "Nurses cannot be isolated.We must interact to provide patients with opportunities to practice interpersonal skills."
• B) "Observing patient interactions can help you formulate priority nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions."
• C) "I wonder how accurate your assessment of the patient's needs can be if you do not interact with the patient."
• D) "It is important to note patient behavioral changes because these signify changes in personality."

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