Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?
a. "You must have been very upset to do what you did today."
b. "It makes me sad to see you going through such a difficult experience."
c. "If you tell me what is troubling you, I can help you solve your problems."
d. "Suicide is a drastic solution to a problem that may not be such a serious matter."
A
Empathy permits the nurse to see an event from the patient's perspective, understand the patient's feelings, and communicate this to the patient. The distracters focus on the nurse's feelings rather than the patient's, promote patient dependence, and belittle the patient's perspective.
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1. "The lungs of the fetus carry out respiratory gas exchange in utero." 2. "The placenta assumes the function of the fetal lungs by supplying oxygen and allowing the excretion of carbon dioxide into your bloodstream." 3. "The blood from the placenta is carried through the umbilical artery, which penetrates the abdominal wall of the fetus." 4. "The fetus is able to obtain sufficient oxygen because your hemoglobin concentration is 50% greater during pregnancy."
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A) Birth is viewed as a wellness event. B) There are no physicians in attendance. C) Breastfeeding is not encouraged or supported. D) A birthing center has no advantages over a home birth.
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A) Thrombin therapy B) Adding caffeine to the diet C) Administration of antibiotics D) Monitor for increased ROM
C.P. is started on oral calcium gluconate. Her calcium levels stabilize within 24 hours and she recovers
without further complications. Two days postoperatively, you are preparing her for discharge. As part of your discharge instructions, what would you teach C.P.? Select all that apply. a. Keep her head raised while sleeping for 3 -4 days b. The importance of keeping follow-up medical appointments c. Not to return to work until her thyroid hormone level is normal d. Cover her incision with clothing or sunscreen when she is in the sun e. Proper care of the incision and signs of infection to report to the physician f. To avoid foods containing iodine because they increase her risk of recurrent cancer