Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student with a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. The student tells the nurse,I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I can't do anything about them. What would be a therapeutic response from the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D acknowledges the patient's feelings of helplessness, showing empathy and understanding. It opens up the opportunity for further exploration of the underlying reasons for the behavior. This response validates the patient's emotions and fosters a therapeutic relationship.
Summary:
A: This response is judgmental and may lead to the patient feeling defensive, hindering communication.
B: While this response may lead to exploring the root cause, it does not address the patient's current emotional state.
C: This response may come off as patronizing and does not address the patient's feelings of helplessness.
E: This is a duplicate response.
Rationale: Option D acknowledges the patient's feelings of helplessness, showing empathy and understanding. It opens up the opportunity for further exploration of the underlying reasons for the behavior. This response validates the patient's emotions and fosters a therapeutic relationship.
Summary:
A: This response is judgmental and may lead to the patient feeling defensive, hindering communication.
B: While this response may lead to exploring the root cause, it does not address the patient's current emotional state.
C: This response may come off as patronizing and does not address the patient's feelings of helplessness.
E: This is a duplicate response.