RN HESI Mental Health with NGN
RN HESI Mental Health with NGN ( 51 Questions)
The occupational health nurse is working with an employee who was just notified that their child was involved in a motor vehicle collision and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I can't believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?
Asking the client what they think should happen is vague and does not offer any direction or support.
This response encourages is vague and does not offer any direction or support but instead puts the burden of decision-making on the client who is overwhelmed and distressed.
Inquiring about the seriousness of the collision is important but may not be the most immediate concern when the client is seeking guidance on what to do.
This response shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being and helps the client take action to cope with the crisis.
Choice A rationale: Asking the client what they think should happen is vague and does not offer any direction or support.
Choice B rationale: This response encourages is vague and does not offer any direction or support but instead puts the burden of decision-making on the client who is overwhelmed and distressed.
Choice C rationale: Inquiring about the seriousness of the collision is important but may not be the most immediate concern when the client is seeking guidance on what to do.
Choice D rationale: This response shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being and helps the client take action to cope with the crisis.