Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is using the NURSE mnemonic when speaking with a client who is experiencing grief. The client reports that they are feeling overwhelmed. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates the 'E' in the NURSE mnemonic?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because in the NURSE mnemonic, 'E' stands for "emotion validation." By acknowledging the client's feeling of overwhelm with "It sounds like you are exhausted," the nurse is validating the client's emotional state. This response shows empathy and understanding towards the client's feelings.
Choice B, "Tell me more about how you are feeling," focuses more on gathering information rather than validating the emotion.
Choice C, "You have so much to deal with. How can I be of help to you?" focuses on offering help rather than validating the emotional state.
Choice D, "It is impressive how you have managed to deal with the situation," focuses on praising the client rather than validating the emotion of feeling overwhelmed.
Choice B, "Tell me more about how you are feeling," focuses more on gathering information rather than validating the emotion.
Choice C, "You have so much to deal with. How can I be of help to you?" focuses on offering help rather than validating the emotional state.
Choice D, "It is impressive how you have managed to deal with the situation," focuses on praising the client rather than validating the emotion of feeling overwhelmed.