The nurse recently gave birth to a stillborn infant. During the pre-interaction stage, the nurse learns that the client has had five elective abortions performed while she was in high school and college

Question

Which nursing actions are appropriate to help the nurse prepare emotionally for the initial interview with this client?
Select all that apply.
1. The nurse speaks with one of her nursing peers and sets up a time to role-play the interview.
2. The nurse writes in her journal regarding her fears about meeting with the client.
3. The nurse makes an appointment to meet with her counselor prior to the interview.
4. The nurse should remain very quiet during the interview so that the initial interview will only last for a brief time.
5. The nurse creates a list of her own goals to accomplish during the interview with this client.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

The nurse should speak with one of her nursing peers to role-play how the interview may proceed. The nurse can write in a journal about some of her fears regarding the upcoming meeting with the client. The nurse can make an appointment to speak with her counselor about her feelings prior to the interview. The nurse can create a list of goals to accomplish during the interview. The nurse will not be able to elicit an adequate amount of information if she is focusing only on being quiet during the interview.