A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient with mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response
a. "No, thank you. I do not use products that contain caffeine."
b. "Thank you. I would enjoy having a cup of coffee with you."
c. "Thank you, but I would prefer to proceed with the assessment."
d. "Our agency policy prohibits me from eating or drinking in patients' homes."
B
Accepting refreshments or chatting informally with the patient and family represent therapeutic use of self and helps to establish rapport. These activities would not be prohibited by agency policy.
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