The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile patients?
1. "My job will be teaching patients how to take their medications and scheduling tests."
2. "Much of my duties will involve forming therapeutic relationships with patients struggling with infertility."
3. "This position is an assistant to the physician during diagnostic testing for infertility."
4. "I will both teach and support families struggling with emotions as they attempt to become pregnant."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Although teaching and facilitating scheduling are important, the emotions that families deal with during treatment for infertility must also be addressed.
Rationale 2: Although this response addresses the emotional aspects of infertility, it does not mention providing support or teaching, which are also major components of the job.
Rationale 3: Some assisting might be a part of this position; the role of the RN in an infertility clinic involves much teaching and providing emotional support to infertile patients.
Rationale 4: This answer addresses the two main aspects of the RN working with infertile patients: emotional support and education.
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