A patient paces continuously while repeatedly mumbling, I'm worthless. It's all hopeless.. Which nursing measure would be most helpful in establishing a relationship with this patient?
a. Greet the patient with a cheerful smile.
b. Insist that the patient go to a room to talk with the nurse.
c. Walk with the patient, and make occasional empathic observations.
d. Tell the patient, I don't agree with your assessment of worthlessness..
Question 2
A patient visits the clinic and tells the nurse about being under a great deal of stress on the job for the past month. Applying the factors that determine the stress response, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A) What effect is the stress having on your job performance?
B) How would you describe the social network within your family?
C) What is the specific event that you find most stressful?
D) When did you first become aware of experiencing this stress?
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