The most empathic response by a nurse to a patient who says, I want to exercise more, but I don't have time would be
A. That's okay. You're doing your best.
B. I love exercising. I make sure I swim three times a week.
C. Wanting to isn't going to be enough. You have to actually do it
D. It sounds like you wish you had more time for exercising. Let's talk about how you might fit it in.
Question 2
Nurses who listen to patients in order to understand them are
A. Conveying compassion
B. Engaging patients in developing a plan of care
C. Focused primarily on patients' clinical status
D. Both A and B