Which Statement or Question by the Nurse Indicates That the Nurse-Patient

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement or question by the nurse indicates that the nurse-patient relationship is entering the termination phase?

• A) "I'll be admitting you to our nursing unit as soon as I obtain your health history."
• B) "You seem upset today. Would you like to talk about whatever is bothering you?"
• C) "I'm leaving for the day. Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?"
• D) "Hello. My name is Leslie and I'm going to be your nurse today."

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Definitions:

Preterm

A term referring to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, which are considered earlier than the full term of pregnancy.

Full Term

Refers to a pregnancy that has reached its natural completion, typically around 37 to 42 weeks, resulting in the birth of a newborn.

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A developmental principle where growth and skill development proceed from the head downward through the body.

Proximodistal Pattern

A pattern of growth and development in humans where development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities.