During an Interview, a Patient Begins to Cry and Appears

question 20

Multiple Choice

During an interview, a patient begins to cry and appears angry. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

• A) "This topic prompted an emotional response, tell me what you are feeling."
• B) "This topic does not usually cause such an emotional response."
• C) "Calm down and tell me what is wrong."
• D) "I will leave you alone for a few minutes so you can pull yourself together."

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Definitions:

Real Exchange Rate

A measure of the value of one currency against another, adjusted for inflation differences between the two countries.

Exchange Rate

The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, typically used in international trade and finance.

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An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to determine the relative value of each currency.

Nominal Exchange Rates

The speed at which one form of money is traded for a different type of money, without taking inflation into account.