The physician has asked the office nurse to visit with a patient who has an STI. The nurse enters the examination room and states: "I don't know why the doctor asked me to tell you about STIs. You'll just go out and get another one
" This nurse is: 1. stating a fact published in journals.
2. trying to get the patient's attention.
3. not informed on current statistics.
4. making a judgmental statement.
4
Judgmental behavior on the part of health care providers discourages people from seeking appropriate medical care.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1105
OBJ: 2 TOP: Behavior of Health Care Workers
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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