What should be your response to the wife who says, I should get ...

[Frost2351]

What should be your response to the wife who says, I should get out of this bad situation with his drinking?
 
  A.
  That happened to me. It's best to get out while you can.
  B.
  Tell me more about the bad situation.
  C.
  Why don't you talk to your husband about his drinking?
  D.
  You'll do what's right.

Question 2

Your patient in the ER waiting room is inebriated. He becomes increasingly loud and abusive while waiting to be seen. What would be the best intervention for the nurse?
 
  A.
  Tell him he has to wait his turn, as others were here first.
  B.
  Inform him he will be asked to leave if this behavior continues.
  C.
  Offer to take him to an exam room to wait for the doctor.
  D.
  Do nothing, as he is still in the waiting room.

[AmberC1996]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Supporting problem solving and helping her express herself is most important. Response A is advice giving, which is not appropriate. You don't have enough information to know if response C or D is correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This response supports a safe environment for this patient, the other patients, visitors, and staff. Ignoring him will escalate the situation. Because his judgment is impaired, trying to reason with him will be unsuccessful.

[Frost2351]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Excellent