A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Does Not Want

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse that he does not want to have surgery to remove a tumor from his small bowel but doesn't want to tell his physician. The nurse encourages the patient to talk with the surgeon in an honest way and volunteers to be in the room when the patient tells the physician. The advocacy model this nurse is implementing would be:

• A) Rights protection
• B) Values-based decision
• C) Respect for persons
• D) Therapeutic jurisprudence

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Definitions:

Pitch, Pace, And Stress

Elements of speech that involve the tone, speed, and emphasis of voice to convey meaning effectively.

Emphatic Listening

A listening technique where the listener pays close attention to the speaker's emotions and body language to fully understand the message being conveyed.

Critical Listening

The skill of listening with the intention to analyze and evaluate the content of the communication for accuracy, validity, and relevance.

Active Listening

Making a conscious effort to turn off filters and biases to truly hear and understand what someone is saying.