A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient diagnosed with diabetes. The patient is to be discharged soon, and the nurse needs to teach him about the administration of the oral medications
Which of the following would be most appropriate in helping the nurse learn about the patient's affective behavior? Select all that apply.
A) Developing a therapeutic relationship with the patient
B) Overlooking the concern of the patient's family
C) Approaching the patient with respect
D) Nurturing a relationship based on trust and respect
E) Avoiding the patient's queries on sensitive issues
Ans: A, C, D
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To learn about the patient's affective behavior, the nurse should always approach the patient with respect and try to develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient. Such a relationship must be based on trust and respect. Overlooking the concern of the patient's family and avoiding the patient's queries on sensitive issues will not help the nurse to learn about the patient's affective behavior.
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