Accepting pauses or silences that may extend for some time without interjecting a verbal response is considered which of the following?

Remaining attentive but silent is an appropriate response by the nurse.

This allows the client to express their feelings and concerns without interruption or judgment.

It also shows the client that the nurse is actively listening and interested in what they have to say.

Choice A is not an appropriate response because placing a client on a 72-hour hold should only be done if the client is a danger to themselves or others.

Choice C is not an appropriate response because leaving the room immediately would be unprofessional and could make the client feel abandoned.

Choice D is not an appropriate response because telling the client that everything will be fine may not be true and could give false hope.

Telling the parents “Don’t worry, I’m sure he will be fine” is an example of false reassurance.

This statement does not provide any factual information about the child’s condition and may give the parents a false sense of security.

Telling the parents that their child will receive prompt care [A], that the hospital cares for many 5-year-olds [C], or that the nurse has been a pediatric nurse for ten years [D] are not examples of false reassurance.

These statements provide factual information and may help to reassure the parents without giving them false hope.