A patient with multiple allergies tells the nurse that he can no longer cope. He is frustrated and angry about having to be so watchful all the time and wonders if it is really worth it. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "I can only imagine how you feel. Would you like to talk about it?"
B) "Let's find a quiet spot and I will tell you about my allergies."
C) "I have a chronic illness too. I know just how you feel."
D) "I can only imagine what you are going through. How is your family handling it?"
Ans: A
Feedback: To assist the patient in adjusting to these modifications, the nurse must have an appreciation of the difficulties encountered by the patient. The patient is encouraged to verbalize feelings and concerns in a supportive environment and to identify strategies to deal with them effectively. Option B is incorrect; the nurse should not share personal information with this patient. Option C is incorrect; there is no way you can know how the patient feels. Option D is incorrect; asking about the family is devaluing the patient's feelings.
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