A young adult patient who is in the rehabilitation phase 6 months after a severe face and neck burn tells the nurse, "I'm sorry that I'm still alive. My life will never be normal again." Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Most people recover after a burn and feel satisfied with their lives."
b. "It's true that your life may be different. What concerns you the most?"
c. "It is really too early to know how much your life will be changed by the burn."
d. "Why do you feel that way? You will be able to adapt as your recovery progresses."
ANS: B
This response acknowledges the patient's feelings and asks for more assessment data that will help in developing an appropriate plan of care to assist the patient with the emotional response to the burn injury. The other statements are accurate, but do not acknowledge the anxiety and depression that the patient is expressing.
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