A Nurse Is Discussing the Plan of Care with a Client

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the plan of care with a client who is preparing for discharge.The client has a strong objection to portions of the plan of care.The nurse recognizes that there is a conflict.Which response by the nurse indicates an understanding of the client's position and a willingness to collaborate regarding the discharge plan?

• A) "You are not being cooperative in your plan of care."
• B) "This plan of care was ordered by the physician."
• C) "Let's talk about what your objections are and possible solutions or alternatives."
• D) "I will ask your family to convince you that this plan of care is best."

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Definitions:

Quasi-Experiment

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Debriefed

The process of providing a detailed explanation or information to participants after an experiment or significant event has concluded.

Confounding

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Tuskegee Study

A deceitful and unethical study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service from 1932 to 1972, which aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men in Alabama.