A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Simply Does Not

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse that he simply does not find any food tasty anymore.The best response by the nurse would be:

• A)"That must be really frustrating."
• B)"When did you first notice this change?"
• C)"My food doesn't always have a lot of taste either."
• D)"Sometimes that happens, but your taste will come back."

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Definitions:

Heuristic-Systematic

A model describing two distinct ways people process information: through heuristic cues or systematic analysis.

Boomerang

A curved piece of wood or other material that, when thrown, returns to the thrower. Metaphorically, it can imply actions that backfire on the initiator.

Psychological Reactance

The unpleasant emotional response people experience when someone is trying to restrict their freedom to engage in a desired behavior.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences overstimulation from the environment.