In the Shift-Change Report, an Off-Going Nurse Criticizes a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy?

• A) "This is a psychiatric hospital, so we expect our patients to behave bizarrely."
• B) "Let's all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too."
• C) "Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective."
• D) "Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society."

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