Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in Chronic Illness Care
Communication and Therapeutic Relationships in Chronic Illness Care ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse notices that the client is grimacing and rubbing their hands. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate at this time?
This is an inappropriate statement that assumes that the client wants medication without assessing their pain level, preference, or history of medication use.
This is an inappropriate statement that ignores the client's pain and continues with the interview without addressing their comfort or needs.
This is an inappropriate statement that terminates the interview prematurely and may make the client feel dismissed or abandoned.
The nurse uses an appropriate statement that acknowledges the client's pain and explores its impact on their quality of life and coping strategies. This helps to assess the client's physical, emotional, and social needs, as well as provide support and education.
The nurse uses an appropriate statement that acknowledges the client's pain and explores its impact on their quality of life and coping strategies. This helps to assess the client's physical, emotional, and social needs, as well as provide support and education.
Incorrect options:
A) "You seem to be in pain. Would you like some medication?" - This is an inappropriate statement that assumes that the client wants medication without assessing their pain level, preference, or history of medication use.
B) "How long have you had rheumatoid arthritis? What treatments have you tried?" - This is an inappropriate statement that ignores the client's pain and continues with the interview without addressing their comfort or needs.
C) "Let's take a break from the interview. I will come back later when you are feeling better." - This is an inappropriate statement that terminates the interview prematurely and may make the client feel dismissed or abandoned.