Which of the following initial actions on the part of the nurse are MOST important in delivering compassionate and effective nursing care to clients experiencing a crisis?
a. listening to the client's feelings and responding to his or her needs
b. telling the client what to expect and what to do
c. gathering all possible data about the client from all sources
d. instructing the client's family on what to do for the client
A
The initial and most important nursing action when caring for a client experiencing a crisis is to listen to the client's feelings and respond to the client's needs. The nurse must establish trust with the client, ensure confidentiality, and seek to develop a good understanding of the client's experiences and feelings. For the client, describing emotions and reactions to the nurse serves to release feelings.
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