An infertile couple confides in the nurse at the infertility clinic that they feel overwhelmed with the decisions facing them. Which of the following nursing strategies would be most appropriate?
1. Refer them to a marriage counselor.
2. Provide them with information and instructions throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process.
3. Express concern and caring.
4. Inquire about the names they have chosen for their baby.
2
Rationale:
1. Expressing concern, inquiring about names, and referring the couple to a counselor are not appropriate.
2. The nurse can provide comfort to couples by offering a sympathetic ear, a nonjudgmental approach, and appropriate information and instruction throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process.
3. Expressing concern, inquiring about names, and referring the couple to a counselor are not appropriate.
4. Expressing concern, inquiring about names, and referring the couple to a counselor are not appropriate.
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