LPN ATI fundamental exam
LPN ATI fundamental exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is speaking with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for insulin. The client verbalizes anger about having to take insulin. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Asking the client why they are angry may come across as confrontational and defensive, potentially escalating the situation. It does not promote open communication or therapeutic rapport.
Sharing personal information about diabetes running in the nurse's family is not relevant to the client's feelings or concerns and may not be helpful in addressing the client's anger.
Correct. Acknowledging the client's feelings of anger and offering to sit down and talk provides an opportunity for therapeutic communication. This response demonstrates empathy and a willingness to listen and address the client's concerns about insulin therapy.
While it is true that insulin therapy can help reduce the risk of complications in type 2 diabetes, this response may come across as dismissive of the client's feelings and concerns. It does not address the emotional aspect of the client's anger.
A: Asking the client why they are angry may come across as confrontational and defensive, potentially escalating the situation. It does not promote open communication or therapeutic rapport.
B: Sharing personal information about diabetes running in the nurse's family is not relevant to the client's feelings or concerns and may not be helpful in addressing the client's anger.
C: Correct. Acknowledging the client's feelings of anger and offering to sit down and talk provides an opportunity for therapeutic communication. This response demonstrates empathy and a willingness to listen and address the client's concerns about insulin therapy.
D: While it is true that insulin therapy can help reduce the risk of complications in type 2 diabetes, this response may come across as dismissive of the client's feelings and concerns. It does not address the emotional aspect of the client's anger.