The Nurse Makes This Comment to a Patient,"I Know It

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse makes this comment to a patient,"I know it may be hard,but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?

• A)This comment is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
• B)This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in their area of patient care.
• C)This type of comment promotes dependency and inferiority on the part of the patient and is best avoided in an interview situation.
• D)Using authority statements when dealing with patients, especially when they are undecided about an issue, is necessary at times.

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