Which intervention would have the most therapeutic value for a patient who has just awakened after an ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment and appears disoriented?
a. The nurse brings a family member into the recovery room to stay and talk with the patient until the patient is fully awake.
b. The nurse touches the patient's hand and in a calming voice assures the patient, "Everything is fine; the treatment is over.".
c. The nurse tells the patient that the treatment is over and shares, "You'll be a little confused but for only a very short time.".
d. The nurse addresses the patient by name and states, "I'm your nurse here at the hospital. Your treatment is over and you're doing fine.".
D
The most therapeutic nursing communication is the one in which the nurse does the following: greets the patient by the name he or she prefers; identifies the nurse and his or her purpose; orients the patient to the surroundings; reassures the patient of his or her status; and provides anticipatory guidance.
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