An English-speaking Hispanic male has undergone a resection of the colon. The nurse observes that the client is restless and is unable to sleep. What should be the nurse's initial statement to the client?
A) "I will get you pain medication."
B) "You will be better by morning."
C) "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
D) "Tell me what you are feeling."
D
Feedback:
The nurse should use open-ended questions and should not assume anything about the client's emotional or physical condition. An open-ended question would encourage the client to verbalize his feelings. Telling the client that you will get him the pain medication is not correct, as it is not based on any assessment. Informing the client that he will be fine by morning is nontherapeutic, as it conveys false reassurance. Asking the client if he feels comfortable is a closed-ended question.
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