A Patient Has Just Been Informed That He or She

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been informed that he or she has terminal lung cancer. A nurse best demonstrates a caring demeanor when doing which of the following?

• A) Teaching the patient about how to take his or her medications
• B) Sitting quietly with the patient
• C) Providing a supportive environment
• D) Allowing the patient time to think about his or her diagnosis
• E) Educating the patient about treatments for cancer

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Definitions:

Visual Relief

Design elements or techniques used in documents or digital content to break up text and make the material easier on the eyes.

Bullet Points

A formatting style used to list items or highlights in a document or presentation for clarity and easy reading.

Audience Interaction

The engagement and communication between a presenter and their audience, which can enhance comprehension and retention.

Conveyed

The act of transporting or transmitting information, feelings, or objects from one place or person to another.