NCLEX-RN · Question #161
NCLEX-RN Question #161: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. "Tell me more about what you couldn't take anymore.". (A) Disapproving gives the impression that the nurse has a right to pass judgment on the client's thoughts, actions, or ideas. (B) Giving a broad opening gives the client encouragement to continue with verbalization. (C) Failing to acknowledge the client's feelings conveys a lack
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Options
- A"You shouldn't do things like that, just tell someone you feel bad."
- B"Tell me more about what you couldn't take anymore."
- C"I'm sure you probably didn't mean to kill yourself."
- D"How long have you been in the hospital."
Explanation
(A) Disapproving gives the impression that the nurse has a right to pass judgment on the client's thoughts, actions, or ideas. (B) Giving a broad opening gives the client encouragement to continue with verbalization. (C) Failing to acknowledge the client's feelings conveys a lack of understanding and empathy. (D) Changing the subject takes the conversation away from the client and is indicative of the nurse's anxiety or insensitivity.
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