The nurse finds a patient sitting in bed, crying. What should the ...

[jace]

The nurse finds a patient sitting in bed, crying. What should the nurse do when the patient says that nothing is wrong?
 
  A) Ignore the problem because the patient obviously does not wish to talk.
  B) Document the patient crying and go back to see the patient later in the shift.
  C) Sit in the chair beside the patient's bed, and maintaining eye contact, ask a few questions about the day.
  D) Fill the patient's water pitcher and move around the room, doing some small things to make the patient more comfortable.

Question 2

A group of women at a senior center spend a great deal of time talking together about their physical problems, comparing symptoms and remedies. They seem to have no interests outside their own health. What might a counselor do for them?
 
  A) Encourage them to join a book club or discussion group.
  B) Sit down with them and listen to their complaints.
  C) Tell them to talk about something else.
  D) Break up the group to ensure they talk to new people.

[olivia_paige29]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Sitting by the patient's bed demonstrates interest and indicates that the nurse is truly open to listening to the patient's problems and concerns. Ignoring the problem, seeing the patient later in the shift, and doing mindless tasks does not convey being with the patient.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
These women may have real physical or mental problems, and a physician should evaluate any repeated complaints. Assuming they are hypochondriacs, a counselor should avoid reinforcing their negative behavior by listening to their complaints. Joining a book or discussion group will give them something else to talk about. Talking to new people at the senior center may simply continue the problem unless they also have new topics of conversation.

[jace]

Correct answers!

[olivia_paige29]

Great! Please up vote