A nurse stops in to interview a patient on a medical unit and finds the patient lying supine in her bed with the head elevated at 10 degrees. Which initial response(s) would most enhance the chances of achieving a therapeutic interaction? Select all that apply.
1. Apologize for the differential in height and proceed while standing to avoid delay.
2. If permitted, raise the head of the bed and, with the patient's permission, sit on the bed.
3. If permitted, raise the head of the bed to approximate the nurse's height while standing.
4. Sit in whatever chair is available in the room to convey informality and increase comfort.
5. Locate a chair or stool that would place the nurse at approximately the level of the
patient.
6. Remain standing and proceed so as not to create distraction by altering the arrangements.
Answer:
3. If permitted, raise the head of the bed to approximate the nurse's height while standing.
5. Locate a chair or stool that would place the nurse at approximately the level of the
patient.
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