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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Definitions:

Cyclic GMP

Cyclic GMP (cGMP) is a secondary messenger important in many biological processes, including vision and vasodilation.

Water-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to circulate freely in the blood and interact with specific receptors.

Plasma Membrane

The bilayer of lipids surrounding the cell's cytoplasm, which controls the passage of elements into and out of the cell.

Chronic Hormone Secretion

The continuous or prolonged release of hormones into the bloodstream, affecting the body's functions over an extended period.