Author Question: Which statement or question by the nurse indicates that the nursepatient relationship is entering ... (Read 58 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement or question by the nurse indicates that the nursepatient relationship is entering the termination phase?

a. I'll be admitting you to our nursing unit as soon as I obtain your health history.
b. You seem upset today. Would you like to talk about whatever is bothering you?
c. I'm leaving for the day. Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?
d. Hello. My name is Leslie and I'm going to be your nurse today.

Question 2

A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of severe substernal chest pain. He is restless and anxious. Which statement by the nurse appropriately offers reassurance?

a. I'll give you some medication to help relieve the pain.
b. If you lie still and relax, you'll be fine in a little while.
c. Please try not to think about the pain as best as you can.
d. Don't worry; we're going to take good care of you.

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When the nurse says, I'm leaving for the day. Is there anything I can do for you before I leave? the nursepatient relationship is entering the termination phase. The termination phase is the conclusion of the relationship, which can occur at the end of a nurse's shift. The preinteraction phase occurs before the nurse meets the patient. The statement I'll be admitting you to our floor as soon as I obtain your history demonstrates the preinteraction phase of the nursepatient relationship. The nurse introduces herself to the patient during the orientation phase. During the working phase of the nursepatient relationship, feelings are explored. This phase is demonstrated when the nurse says, You seem upset today. Would you like to talk about whatever is bothering you?

Answer to Question 2

A
By telling the patient that she is going to give him some medication to help relieve his pain, the nurse is offering him realistic reassurance. The other options offer false reassurance and minimize patient concerns.