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clmills979 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is communicating with a patient who voices concern about an upcoming high-risk procedure. Which statement best demonstrates empathy?

a. Would you like to talk about your feel-ings regarding the procedure?
b. My mother had the same procedure and did very well.
c. I can't imagine how you feel.
d. It must be difficult preparing for the procedure; how are you feeling?

Question 2

A patient reports pain relief after having received a placebo. Which conclusion is most accurate for the nurse to determine?

a. The patient was not actually experiencing pain.
b. The patient was relieved of the anxiety that there is no ready source of pain re-medy.
c. The patient was demonstrating atten-tion-seeking behavior.
d. The patient was being manipulative.

paavo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
This statement by the nurse displays empathy by trying to place oneself in the patient's circums-tance and validating the patient's feelings. Simply asking patients if they would like to talk about their feelings does not show empathy and may elicit a yes or no response. Telling the patient one's mother had the procedure or stating I can't imagine how you feel does not show empathy toward the patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
Much pain is associated with anxiety that there will be no pain remedy available. The delivery of a placebo relieves pain as it relieves the anxiety.