A Patient Is Having Difficulty Making a Decision

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies?

• A) Giving advice is rarely helpful.
• B) Giving advice fosters independence.
• C) Giving advice lifts the burden of personal decision making.
• D) Giving advice helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy.

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Definitions:

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

Egalitarian

A belief in or practice of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all people, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

Dual Earner

Referring to households or partnerships where both members are employed and contribute financially.

Heterosexual Marriage

A legally or culturally sanctioned union between a man and a woman intended for sexual and emotional bonding and potentially procreation.