In the Shift-Change Report,an Off-Going Nurse Criticizes a Patient Who

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the shift-change report,an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup.Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy?

• A)"This is a psychiatric hospital.Craziness is what we are all about."
• B)"Let's all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too."
• C)"Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate.Keep the report objective."
• D)"Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society."

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