A nurse in a long-term care facility has a longstanding relationship with a female resident whose osteoarthritis has become more severe in recent months.
To facilitate the resident's continued engagement in activities and to promote her mobility, the nurse has begun implementing motivational interviewing (MI). The resident has stopped attending the quilting circle, stating, I still enjoy quilting, but my knuckles are so painful lately. What response by the nurse best exemplifies MI?
A) You say you'd like to keep quilting but it's painful. What ideas do you have for reducing your pain?
B) I'd encourage you to push through your pain in this situation because it will ultimately benefit you.
C) I would hate to see you miss out on something you enjoy because of a health problem that can be treated.
D) Tell me about some of the things that you most enjoy about quilting.
Question 2
A 30-year-old obese female patient who underwent gastric banding 3 days ago is getting ready to go home.
Essential postoperative teaching for this patient should include instruction related to the importance of abstaining from what for the next 2 years?
A) Multivitamin supplements
B) Pregnancy
C) Antidepressants
D) Control-top panty hose
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