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TVarnum

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What is the primary purpose of referring a patient to an activity group?
 
  a. Assess the patient's social skills.
  b. Provide cognitive and sensory stimulation.
  c. Encourage socialization and communication.
  d. Educate the patient about use of leisure time.

Question 2

A nurse realizes that the comment just made to a patient was inconsiderate. Select the nurse's most therapeutic statement in this situation.
 
  a. How do you feel about what I just said?
  b. See, even nurses say stupid things sometimes.
  c. Sorry about that. Let's continue where we left off.
  d. That was an insensitive remark. I'm sorry if it hurt you.



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mariahkathleeen

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Answer to Question 1

C
Activity groups are vehicles to facilitate patient interaction and communication with others and provide enjoyment. Although the other options are true, they are secondary in nature.

Answer to Question 2

D
Acknowledging insensitivity and apologizing for it will usually repair damage. Patients usually evaluate the nurse on overall caring rather than on one single comment. None of the other options includes both acknowledgment and apology.




TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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