When caring for a 13-year-old patient in labor, the nurse provides sensitive care by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Using simple and concrete instructions.
2. Providing soothing encouragement and comfort measures.
3. Making all decisions for the patient when she expresses a feeling of helplessness.
4. Deciding whom the patient should allow in the room.
5. Providing encouragement and support of the patient's decisions.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: A patient at this developmental stage will need simplified instructions.
Rationale 2: Soothing encouragement and measures to promote comfort will help meet the patient's needs for dependence.
Rationale 3: A young adolescent in labor is likely to feel she is losing control. The nurse provides sensitive care by remaining calm and helping her control her feelings of helplessness.
Rationale 4: It is the patient's choice whom she wants in the room.
Rationale 5: The nurse should advocate for the patient's right to make decisions about her care.
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