The Nurse Keeps in Mind That the Most Important Reason

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse keeps in mind that the most important reason to share information and offer brief teaching while performing the physical examination is to help:

• A) the examiner feel more comfortable and gain control of the situation.
• B) build rapport and increase the patient's confidence in the examiner.
• C) the patient understand his or her disease process and treatment modalities.
• D) the patient identify questions about his or her disease and potential areas of patient education.

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Definitions:

Feelings

Emotional states or reactions that are subjective and can be influenced by individual experiences, thoughts, and social contexts.

Symbolic Interaction

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the role of symbols and language in the construction of social reality and individual identities.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract concepts or ideas.

Emotion Work

The process of managing one's own feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job or role.