A Patient Indicates That He Is About to Share Information

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient indicates that he is about to share information about his illness that is shocking and embarrassing.Which nursing intervention has priority in this situation in facilitating the communication process?

• A) Reassuring the patient that talking will be therapeutic
• B) Assuring the patient the information will be kept confidential
• C) Responding to the patient's information in an accepting manner
• D) Providing the patient with a private place for the discussion to occur

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