A client has just lost his girlfriend in an automobile accident. When the nurse asks the client about what happened, the client responds with a firm, "I don't want to talk about it." An appropriate response by the nurse would be:
A)
to sit quietly with the client.
B)
"You need to talk about the accident."
C)
"Not sharing your loss can make you ill."
D)
"You'll feel better if you talk about the accident."
A
Explanation:
A)
Sitting with the client conveys acceptance to the client and lets him know the nurse is available to him. The other options do not show respect for the client's view.
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Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
B)
Sitting with the client conveys acceptance to the client and lets him know the nurse is available to him. The other options do not show respect for the client's view.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
Sitting with the client conveys acceptance to the client and lets him know the nurse is available to him. The other options do not show respect for the client's view.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
Sitting with the client conveys acceptance to the client and lets him know the nurse is available to him. The other options do not show respect for the client's view.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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