Author Question: A female patient who has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor asks the nurse, Do ... (Read 115 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A female patient who has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor asks the nurse, Do you think God punishes us? Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?

a. What do you think?
b. God loves you.
c. Would like to speak with the chaplain?
d. God will not give you more than you can bear.

Question 2

To help with pain control, how should the nurse time the distraction activities for a patient?

a. To coincide with mealtimes
b. To bridge the time between administration and onset
c. To occur just before bedtime
d. To awaken the patient in the morning

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Sitting with the patient and offering oneself to listen to the patient's concerns and encouraging reflection is the best approach rather than responding with a clich or suggesting speaking with the chaplain.

Answer to Question 2

B
Distraction is helpful with pain control between administration of the analgesia and its onset. Mealtimes, bedtime, and sleep should not be interrupted with distraction activities.