A patient approaches the nurse grimacing, talking in a whisper, ...

[tiffannnnyyyyyy]

A patient approaches the nurse grimacing, talking in a whisper, and waving his arms. Which response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a therapeutic relationship with the patient?
 
  1. Greet the patient.
  2. Ignore the patient.
  3. Confront the patient.
  4. Assist the patient to leave the area.

Question 2

The staff nurse is teaching a group of nurses about strategies that support the nurse's use of self, specifically when caring for a patient who is suffering. What strategy is the primary way in which the nurse provides a response to patient suffering?
 
  1. Presence
  2. Empathy
  3. Sympathy
  4. Mindfulness

[Amiracle]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: Greeting the patient by name conveys that the nurse accepts the patient's uniqueness without pre-judging the patient's behavior. Ignoring the patient is disrespectful and communicates indifference. Assisting the patient to leave is not therapeutic and demonstrates that the nurse is uncomfortable facing behavior that is outside the social norm. Confronting the patient indicates that the nurse has preconceived ideas of what is normal behavior for the patient.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: The primary way that the nurse provides a response to suffering is by providing presence. The nurse's ability to convey the message of mindful presence, willingness to go where the patient leads (rather than leading), and ability to convey courage may provide the patient with a message that his or her experience of suffering can be safely shared. Mindfulness, empathy, and sympathy are not the primary ways the nurse can provide a response to patient suffering.

[tiffannnnyyyyyy]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it