The nurse cares for a patient who is hospitalized on the 1-year anniversary of the death of her husband. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is most appropriate?

"It is OK to talk to your husband and reflect on how he would respond."

"I am sure your husband would want you to be happy and not sad."

"I will turn on the television and help you find a favorite program."

"Focus on getting better, and don't think about your husband today."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. This response acknowledges the patient’s feelings and allows them to reflect on their loss, offering validation and support.

B. This statement dismisses the patient’s current feelings and assumes what the deceased would want, which may not be comforting.

C. While well-meaning, this statement avoids the patient's grief rather than addressing it and offering support.

D. This response disregards the patient’s feelings and attempts to redirect their focus, which is not supportive of their emotional needs.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Offering sympathy can be counterproductive as it might not effectively address the patient's feelings.

B. Providing passive responses can hinder effective communication and understanding.

C. Using silence can be a powerful therapeutic communication technique, allowing patients to process thoughts and feelings.

D. Offering personal opinions that were not asked for can be inappropriate and may not be helpful in a therapeutic setting.

A. Explain positive consequences of using appropriate language. B. Ask the client to avoid using offensive language. C. Tell the client that offensive language is a problem. D. Describe how the offensive language is disrespectful of others.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Explain positive consequences of using appropriate language.
This approach comes later, after the issue has been addressed. The initial step is to directly address the behavior.

B. Ask the client to avoid using offensive language.
The first step in a respectful confrontation is to directly address the behavior by asking the client to change it, focusing on the immediate behavior without judgment.

C. Tell the client that offensive language is a problem.
This is not the first step; it is important to address the behavior directly rather than just stating it is a problem.

D. Describe how the offensive language is disrespectful of others.
This step involves more detailed explanation and is a follow-up to asking the client to change their behavior.

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