A Patient with a Rare Disease Continually Complains to the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with a rare disease continually complains to the nurse about receiving inadequate nursing care.Which is a common reaction by a nurse to this type of patient behavior?

• A)The nurse shows respect and concern for the patient.
• B)The nurse develops feelings of frustration and incompetence.
• C)The nurse will spend more time with the patient.
• D)The nurse develops improved job satisfaction.

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Elevated Reading

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