Which of the following would indicate that the nurse has established a level of mutual problem solving?
a. The nurse helps the patient develop questions to ask the health care provider.
b. The nurse tells the patient what needs to be done to resolve health problems.
c. The nurse is seen as the authority when it comes to health care issues.
d. The nurse excludes the family from health discussions to protect privacy.
A
A caring nurse helps hospitalized patients understand how to think about their health and illness and to figure out questions to ask of their health care providers. In addition, a caring nurse helps patients explore options for resolving health problems and provides information and instruction. Using evidence in practice is an aspect of mutual problem solving, with a nurse continuously learning and engaging patients and families in discussions about their health issues. Basic to nursing practice is the inclusion of family members in a patient's care.
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