A Student Nurse Says, "I Don't Need to Interact with My

question 13

Multiple Choice

A student nurse says, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn what I need to know by observation." An instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to this student by responding:

• A) "Interactions are required in order to help you develop therapeutic communication skills."
• B) "Nurses cannot be isolated. We must interact to provide patients with opportunities to practice interpersonal skills."
• C) "Observing patient interactions will help you formulate priority nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions."
• D) "It is important to pay attention to patients' behavioral changes, because these signify adjustments in personality."

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