A patient in the rehabilitation phase after a CVA accidentally knocks the adapted plate from the table and bursts into tears after failing to feed himself. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Don't cry. You'll be mastering eating in no time."
b. "I don't believe crying will help. Let's try drinking from a special cup."
c. "Bless your heart! Let me get a new meal and feed you."
d. "Learning new skills is hard. Let's see what may have caused the trouble."
D
Recognizing effort and showing support are the best approaches to depression and frustration. Babying the patient and admonitions against crying add to the problem. Redirection to the task at hand is therapeutic.
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