Asked by Marwan Obeidat on Sep 22, 2024
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As a nurse escorts a patient being discharged after treatment for major depressive disorder, the patient gives the nurse a gold necklace with a heart pendant and says, "Thank you for helping mend my broken heart." Which is the nurse's best response?
A) "Accepting gifts violates the policies and procedures of the facility."
B) "I'm glad you feel so much better now. Thank you for the beautiful necklace."
C) "I'm glad I could help you, but I can't accept the gift. My reward is seeing your renewed sense of hope."
D) "Helping people is what nursing is all about. It's rewarding to me when patients recognize how hard we work."
Major Depressive Disorder
A clinical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, affecting daily functioning.
Gold Necklace
A jewelry piece made of gold worn around the neck, typically serving as an adornment or fashion accessory.
- Master the essentials of the cessation phase in the nurse-patient connection and the criteria needed for its successful achievement.
- Familiarize oneself with the ethical standards and professional confines in the context of nurse-patient relationships.
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Zi Wei Leong3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Accepting a gift creates a social rather than a therapeutic relationship with the patient and blurs the boundaries of the relationship. A caring nurse will acknowledge the patient's gesture of appreciation, but the gift should not be accepted.
Learning Objectives
- Master the essentials of the cessation phase in the nurse-patient connection and the criteria needed for its successful achievement.
- Familiarize oneself with the ethical standards and professional confines in the context of nurse-patient relationships.