Asked by Carina Darosa on Jul 11, 2024
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A wife received news that her husband died of heart failure and called her family to come to the hospital. She angrily tells the nurse who cared for him, "He would still be alive if you had given him your undivided attention." Select the nurse's best intervention.
A) Say to the wife, "I understand you are feeling upset. I will stay with you until your family comes."
B) Say to the wife, "Your husband's heart was so severely damaged that it could no longer pump."
C) Say to the wife, "I will call the health care provider to discuss this matter with you."
D) Hold the wife's hand in silence until the family arrives.
Undivided Attention
Refers to focusing all mental resources on one task or subject without distraction.
Heart Failure
A chronic condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs.
- Master the correct therapeutic communication techniques for individuals confronting loss, grief, or trauma.
- Identify and respond appropriately to immediate mental health needs, such as signs of severe distress or potential self-harm.
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chitra ganotraJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The nurse builds trust and shows compassion in the face of adjustment disorders. Therapeutic responses provide comfort. The nurse should show patience and tact while offering sympathy and warmth. The distracters are defensive, evasive, or placating.
Learning Objectives
- Master the correct therapeutic communication techniques for individuals confronting loss, grief, or trauma.
- Identify and respond appropriately to immediate mental health needs, such as signs of severe distress or potential self-harm.