What can the nurse do to convey comfort to a trauma patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Explain and talk to the patient, not ignore the patient.
2. Give clear precise directions to follow.
3. Directly look at the eyes of the patient when talking.
4. Human contact such as a reassuring touch.
5. Giving all details to get full cooperation.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
Rationale 2: This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
Rationale 3: This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
Rationale 4: This will convey comfort to a trauma patient.
Rationale 5: Giving extensive details will delay care and often confuses the patient in a traumatic situation and increases the patient's anxiety rather than reducing stress. A patient under stress can best comprehend and follow brief directions given in a comforting manner to allow the staff to do their job without having to over explain or rationalize why they are doing what they are doing during the "golden" hour that may mean the difference between life and death.
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