A Patient Being Seen for the First Time in the Perinatal

question 61

Multiple Choice

A patient being seen for the first time in the perinatal clinic has multiple complaints,such as fatigue,anger outbursts,chronic pelvic pain,and feelings of anxiety.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Assess the woman for a history of sexual assault.
• B) Document the patient's complaints on the chart.
• C) Refer the woman to a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
• D) Review the woman's past medical history with her.

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Definitions:

Cognitions

The mental actions or processes of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide individuals' actions and judgments, influencing behavior and attitudes.

Learning To Say No

The process or skill of setting personal or professional boundaries by declining requests or demands that exceed one’s capacity or value system.

Other Person's Perspective

The consideration and understanding of someone else's viewpoint or position in a situation or discussion.