A client who is scheduled for surgery the next morning tells the nurse, "I am really terrified of being put to sleep. What if I do not wake up?" Which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
- It sounds like you are very concerned about the anesthesia. Tell me more about what you are feeling.Cevap
- BThere is no need to worry. The anesthesiologist is excellent and performs these procedures every day.
- CWhy are you so afraid of not waking up from the surgery?
- DTry to get some rest now; you will feel much better once the surgery is over.
Cevap
The most therapeutic response is to reflect the client's feelings and invite them to share more, such as stating, 'It sounds like you are very concerned about the anesthesia. Tell me more about what you are feeling.'
The correct answer utilizes reflection ('It sounds like you are very concerned') and an open-ended prompt ('Tell me more'). This validates the client's fear and keeps the lines of communication open, which is the primary goal of therapeutic communication.
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