Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains to the nurse about her back pain and said, 'I want a bed that is similar to what I have at home.'What would be an appropriate nursing response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Assessment is the first step to be taken by the nurse. Asking the husband about the patient's home sleeping arrangements helps gather relevant information to address the patient's needs.