A 22-Year-Old Man Is Recovering from Injuries Obtained in an Automobile

question 48

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old man is recovering from injuries obtained in an automobile accident in which he was the driver and his 20-year-old girlfriend was killed. His parents have requested that information about the girl's death be withheld from the client, including restricting visitors and phone calls. While bringing the client a PRN pain medication, the nurse notices that the local television lead news story is about the accident. Select the best action by the nurse in response to this situation.

• A)Talk loudly to the client so that he will not be able to hear the news.
• B)Turn off the television, stating that the pain medication will work better with less environmental stimuli.
• C)Leave the television on and then answer any questions the client has.
• D)"Accidentally" change the channel while raising the head of the bed.

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