When individuals become ill, there may be a story about the meaning of the illness. When a nurse listens, the patient is:
a. able to break the distress of illness.
b. unable to express what he actually needed when he was ill.
c. usually not able to determine what is at stake because of his illness.
d. able keep the nurse from prying into his more personal life.
A
When an individual becomes ill, he or she usually has a story to tell about the meaning of the illness. Being able to tell that story helps a patient break the distress of illness. He needs to be able to express what he needs when ill. The personal concerns that are part of a patient's illness story determine what is at stake for the patient. Caring through listening enables you to participate in a patient's life.
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