An LPN/LVN finds a young man tearfully staring out the window. He says, "I've been in this hospital 23 days out of the last 50 . I've lost a lot of pay." What response by the nurse should be used to encourage further communication?
a. "You've lost a lot of work?"
b. "Would you like me to arrange an ap-pointment for you to speak with the social worker?"
c. "How much pay have you lost?"
d. "You are to be discharged at the end of the week, and you can return to work."
A
The reflective response encourages the patient to continue. Arranging for a social worker, point-ing out his return to work, and inquiry related to lost wages close communication without res-ponding to the patient's needs.
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