Asked by Sripranavi vaddadi on Sep 25, 2024
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The nurse is admitting a patient to the medical/surgical unit. Which communication technique would be considered appropriate for this interaction?
A) "I've also had traumatic life experiences. Maybe it would help if I told you about them."
B) "Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?"
C) "You will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates."
D) "I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."
Medical/Surgical Unit
A hospital unit specializing in patients who require medical attention and/or surgery, often dealing with a wide range of conditions.
Traumatic Life Experiences
Events or situations that cause severe psychological distress, potentially leading to long-term emotional and mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques for admitting patients to a medical setting.
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Joynal Abedin1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Because the patient is newly admitted to the unit, allowing the patient to become comfortable with the setting a technique that can assist in establishing the nurse-patient relationship. It helps build trust and convey that the nurse cares about the patient. The nurse should not reveal their life experiences as this is not therapeutic. Asking why the patient is having difficulty may provide insight; however, this would be best saved for an established relationship with the patient. Assuring the patient that they will feel better may not be true depending on the reason for the admission.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques for admitting patients to a medical setting.