A New Nurse Is Caring for a Woman in the Transition

question 33

Multiple Choice

A new nurse is caring for a woman in the transition phase of labor.The nurse attempts to engage the woman in conversation and chats even when the woman doesn't respond to these attempts.What action by the nurse's preceptor is most appropriate?

• A) Direct the nurse to attempt conversation with the support person.
• B) Encourage the nurse to keep attempting to engage the woman in conversation.
• C) Gently ask the nurse to refrain from unnecessary conversation.
• D) Tell the nurse not to take the woman's silence as a personal rejection.