A 16-Year-Old Boy Has Just Been Admitted for Overnight Observation

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old boy has just been admitted for overnight observation after being in an automobile accident.What is the nurse's best approach to communicating with him?

• A)Use periods of silence to communicate respect for him.
• B)Be totally honest with him,even if the information is unpleasant.
• C)Tell him that everything that is discussed will be kept totally confidential.
• D)Use slang language when possible to help him open up.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Limitations

Refers to the constraints on human information processing, including limited memory and attention capacity.

Perfectly Rational

Refers to a theoretical condition in decision-making where individuals make decisions by fully optimizing and considering all available information and potential outcomes.

Ambiguous Situations

Scenarios that lack clarity and can be interpreted in multiple ways.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution.