Author Question: A nurse is preparing a patient for a physical assessment. The patient appears anxious about the ... (Read 23 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is preparing a patient for a physical assessment. The patient appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) This is nothing to worry about. I won't hurt you.
B) Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle.
C) Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful.
D) I have to do this, so just relax and it won't last long.

Question 2

Developing a teaching plan is comparable to what other nursing activity?

A) documenting in the nurses notes C) performing a complex technical skill
B) formulating a nursing care plan D) using a standardized form or format