Sterile suctioning
Sterile suctioning ( 24 Questions)
A nurse is about to perform sterile suctioning and asks the patient if they are ready. The patient responds, "I am feeling very anxious about this.” What would be the appropriate response from the nurse?
Telling the patient not to worry and that it won't take long may come across as dismissive and not address the patient's concerns adequately.
Offering to postpone the procedure is an option, but the nurse should first attempt to address the patient's anxiety and provide reassurance. If the anxiety persists despite the explanation, postponing the procedure can be considered.
The nurse should acknowledge the patient's anxiety and respond empathetically. Assuring the patient that the nurse will explain each step during the procedure can help alleviate anxiety. This approach promotes trust and helps the patient feel more in control, which is important for patient cooperation during the suctioning procedure.
Dismissing the patient's anxiety by stating that suctioning is routine may not effectively address the patient's feelings and may not be comforting.
Choice C rationale:
The nurse should acknowledge the patient's anxiety and respond empathetically. Assuring the patient that the nurse will explain each step during the procedure can help alleviate anxiety. This approach promotes trust and helps the patient feel more in control, which is important for patient cooperation during the suctioning procedure.
Choice A rationale:
Telling the patient not to worry and that it won't take long may come across as dismissive and not address the patient's concerns adequately.
Choice B rationale:
Offering to postpone the procedure is an option, but the nurse should first attempt to address the patient's anxiety and provide reassurance. If the anxiety persists despite the explanation, postponing the procedure can be considered.
Choice D rationale:
Dismissing the patient's anxiety by stating that suctioning is routine may not effectively address the patient's feelings and may not be comforting.