Asked by Megan Driggers on Apr 25, 2024
The patient is afraid to have a thoracentesis at the bedside. The nurse sits with the patient and asks about the fears. During the procedure, the nurse stays with the patient, explaining each step and providing encouragement. What is the nurse displaying?
A) Providing touch
B) Providing a presence
C) Providing family care
D) Providing a listening ear
Thoracentesis
A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle through the chest wall to remove fluid from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Encouragement
The act of providing support, confidence, or hope to someone.
- Grasp the critical aspects and importance of nurturing and compassionate behaviors in the nursing profession.
- Differentiate between various types of touch and their applications in nursing practice.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the critical aspects and importance of nurturing and compassionate behaviors in the nursing profession.
- Differentiate between various types of touch and their applications in nursing practice.