Nursing Staff Spend Minimal Time with a Patient Terminally Ill

question 32

Multiple Choice

Nursing staff spend minimal time with a patient terminally ill with AIDS.The patient confides in the nurse leader,"I am having many confusing emotions.Sometimes I feel angry,sometimes afraid,sometimes abandoned." What is the most likely reason for the staff's avoidance of this patient?

• A) The need to use extra infection control precautions
• B) Disapproval of the patient's former high-risk lifestyle
• C) Feelings of inadequacy in dealing with complex emotional needs
• D) Wisdom that the patient needs time alone with significant others and for meditation

Apply communication strategies to appear more powerful and persuasive.

Explore the role of linguistic style in personal and professional communication.

Incorporate anecdotes and emotional cues to enhance persuasive communication.

Distinguish between different conflict management styles and their effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Eyelids

Foldable covers that protect the eye, consisting of an upper and a lower flap, and capable of blinking.

Drooping

Sagging or hanging down loosely, often used to describe parts of the body, plants, or objects.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, controlling light levels entering the eye by adjusting the pupil size.

Ciliary Body

A ring of tissue behind the iris of the eye, containing muscle that controls the shape of the lens for focusing and produces aqueous humor.