A Family Member of a Critically Ill Patient Is Irritated

question 3

Multiple Choice

A family member of a critically ill patient is irritated and upset.Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be most appropriate?

• A)"Why are you feeling upset?"
• B)"You should not feel so upset."
• C)"What have I done to make you upset?'
• D)"Tell me what is upsetting you today."

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Definitions:

Autobiographical Memory

The aspect of memory that involves the recollection of personal experiences and events from an individual's life.

Social Role

The part individuals play in society as dictated by norms, expectations, and responsibilities associated with their position or status.

Internalization

The process of integrating beliefs, values, standards, and norms from external sources into one's own psychological structure.