The nursing student is working with a primary nurse on the oncology unit. She says to the nurse, How can I best help my patients' and to make their hospital stay a better experience? What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Select all that apply.
a. This takes time. Once you have your nursing license, it will become clear to you.
b. Find your best approach to patient care and then use this approach with every patient.
c. One of the very best ways is to listen to your patient and be attentive.
d. It is good to think about your own strengths and weaknesses and how you cope with illness.
Question 2
A 30-year-old male patient who has been experiencing joint pain for several months is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. He tells the nurse, This can't be happening to me. I don't understand this.
Which statement below best describes the nurse's primary understanding of the patient statements?
a. The patient is too young to cope with this diagnosis.
b. The patient is in the illness stage of denial.
c. Developmental stage influences a person's ability to cope with stressors.
d. The patient will not be able to accept his ongoing illness.
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