To establish an open and trusting relationship with a male patient who is in the hospital with severe anxiety, which response by the charge nurse is best?
A.
Urge the staff to have frequent interaction with the patient.
B.
Share an activity with the patient.
C.
Discipline the patient about his behavior.
D.
Encourage enjoyable activities.
ANS: D
Activities can provide a diversion from intense feelings that can be lead to the patient being more receptive in beginning a relationship
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