A Patient Needs to Make Several Challenging Life Changes to Cope

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient needs to make several challenging life changes to cope with a serious chronic illness.Instead of teaching the patient, the nurse spends time visiting with the patient and inquiring about family life, work, and hobbies.When a new nurse asks the reason for "wasting so much time" with the patient, the first nurse explains,

• A) "All patients like to feel important and that you are interested in them."
• B) "I like to establish rapport first before just jumping in and teaching."
• C) "Knowing more about the patient informs me about possible motivators."
• D) "When patients view you as friendly, they are more likely to respond."

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