A Student Nurse Tells the Instructor, "I Don't Need to Interact

question 19

Multiple Choice

A student nurse tells the instructor, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn what I need to know by observation." The instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to the student by responding:

• 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) "Noting patient behavioral changes is important because these signify changes in personality."

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