The Nurse Knocks on the Door of a Terminal Patient's

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse knocks on the door of a terminal patient's room to conduct a shift assessment. When the nurse enters, the patient's daughter yells, "Just get out of here. I don't have much time left with her. Leave us alone!" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Asking the daughter to leave the room to perform the assessment
• B) Calling security to escort the daughter to the waiting room
• C) Telling the daughter that it is ok to be angry but it is not okay to yell at those caring for her mom
• D) Yelling at the daughter and the patient that this is inappropriate behavior and it will not be tolerated

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