Author Question: The hospital nurse caring for a terminally ill patient who wishes she could see her dog one more ... (Read 29 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The hospital nurse caring for a terminally ill patient who wishes she could see her dog one more time demonstrates holistic care with what action?

1.
Explaining the infection risk associated with animals
2.
Arranging for the patient to be discharged to see the dog
3.
Explaining the hospital rules against animals
4.
Arranging a reunion with the dog in front of the hospital

Question 2

The patient tells the nurse that he has no interest in quitting smoking, even though he knows it is bad for his health. The nurse demonstrates caring with what response?

1.
If you would rather die young than quit smoking, that is your choice to make.
2.
Let's look at ways you could reduce the harm from smoking as much as possible.
3.
I am going to enroll you in a smoking cessation program and maybe you'll change your mind.
4.
Continuing to smoke is your choice but that leaves me no way to help you stay healthy.

choc0chan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Finding a way for the patient to see the dog, even if she can only look out a window, shows caring by understanding this patient's needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Caring means responding to others as unique individuals, sensing their emotions, and accepting them as they are, unconditionally. This response accepts the patient's choice without condemning or frightening him.