The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile clients?
1. "This position is an assistant to the physician during diagnostic testing for infertility."
2. "My job will be teaching clients how to take their medications and scheduling tests."
3. "I will both teach and support families struggling with emotions as they attempt to become pregnant."
4. "Many of my duties will involve forming therapeutic relationships with clients struggling with infertility."
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Explanation:
1. Some assisting might be a part of this position; the role of the RN in an infertility clinic involves much teaching and providing emotional support to infertile clients.
2. Although teaching and facilitating scheduling are important, the emotions that families deal with during treatment for infertility must also be addressed.
3. This answer addresses the two main aspects of the RN working with infertile clients: emotional support and education.
4. Although this response addresses the emotional aspects of infertility, it does not mention providing support or teaching, which are also major components of the job.
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