Which of the following statements made by a new graduate nurse regarding a client's care needs requires follow-up by the mentor?
1. "No one really enjoys being hospitalized."
2. "Every client is offered a back rub at bedtime."
3. "All post surgery clients are reluctant to ambulate."
4. "I always spend extra time with new clients to help them relax."
ANS: 3
Because no two clients respond exactly alike to similar health problems, you always have to ob-serve each client closely in order to make critically sound decisions regarding that client's needs. Answer 1 does not require follow-up because even if it is not true, it does not have an impact on the nurse's perception of the client's care needs. Answer 2 does not require follow-up because it is a nursing action that should be offered to all clients at bedtime.
Answer 4 does not require follow-up because it is a nursing action that should be offered to all clients.
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