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A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is terminally ill. The client reports feeling depressed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A.

"Do you need information on hospice care?"

B.

"Would you like to talk to a counselor about advance directives?"

C.

"Would you like to speak to a spiritual advisor?"

D.

"Do you need a prescription for an antianxiety medication?"

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.    While hospice care may be appropriate for the client, it does not directly address the client's reported depression.
B.    Discussing advance directives is important for end-of-life care planning, but it may not address the client's current emotional needs.
C.    Offering spiritual support acknowledges the client's emotional distress and provides an opportunity for comfort and guidance that aligns with the client's values and beliefs.
D.    Offering medication without further assessment or exploration of the client's feelings may not be the most therapeutic response to the reported depression.


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Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While documentation of sensitive material may be a responsibility of the charge nurse, it does not directly relate to educating a newly licensed nurse about the facility's computerized documentation system.
B. Securing client information through measures like installing a firewall is crucial in a computerized documentation system to maintain confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
C. While password change frequency is an important aspect of maintaining system security, it is not the most critical information to convey to a newly licensed nurse regarding the documentation system.Most facilities require more frequent password changes to enhance security, such as every 60 to 90 days, to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential breaches.
D. Providing access to all client records would violate privacy and security protocols and is not an accurate representation of how the documentation system operates.

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