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fbq8i · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient is complaining of severe incisional pain 2 days after surgery. The patient has Morphine ordered intravenously or by mouth. The nurse chooses to give the medication orally. This is an example of:

a. decision making.
b. reasoning.
c. problem solving.
d. judgment.

Question 2

A helping relationship develops through ongoing, purposeful interaction between a nurse and a patient. Nurse-patient relationships focus on: (Select all that apply.)

a. building trust.
b. demonstrating empathy.
c. tearing down boundaries.
d. developing a plan of care.

BUTTHOL369 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Decision making requires choosing a solution to a problem. Reasoning is the process by which a nurse determines a patient's health status after gathering data and applying meaning to behaviors and physical signs and symptoms. A systematic approach in finding solutions is termed problem solving, and judgment is the process of forming an opinion by comparing solutions through reasoning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
A helping relationship develops through ongoing, purposeful interaction between a nurse and a patient. The focal point of the nurse-patient helping relationship is the patient and the patient's needs and concerns. Nurse-patient relationships focus on five areas: (1) building trust, (2) demonstrating empathy, (3) establishing boundaries, (4) recognizing and respecting cultural influences, and (5) developing a comprehensive plan of care.