Asked by Demontre Thompson on May 27, 2024
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A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Select the nurse's comment that applies the communication technique of "offering self."
A) "I've also had traumatic life experiences. Maybe it would help if I told you about them."
B) "Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?"
C) "I hope you will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates."
D) "I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."
Offering Self
In a therapeutic context, it refers to the action of making oneself available emotionally and physically to help others.
Traumatic Life Experiences
Events or situations that cause significant psychological distress, potentially leading to lasting emotional and psychological impact.
Newly Hospitalized
Pertaining to individuals who have recently been admitted to a hospital for medical treatment or observation.
- Illustrate an awareness of the nurse's responsibility in assisting patient communication of distresses and sentiments.
- Identify and employ strategies for maintaining professional boundaries in nurse-patient relationships.
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Learning Objectives
- Illustrate an awareness of the nurse's responsibility in assisting patient communication of distresses and sentiments.
- Identify and employ strategies for maintaining professional boundaries in nurse-patient relationships.
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