Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs to have a bowel movement and the nurse offers a bed pan. The client states 'I've always used the bathroom'Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: "Tell me what concerns you about the bedpan." This response demonstrates active listening and empathy, allowing the nurse to understand the patient's specific worries or fears. It promotes patient-centered care by addressing the individual's needs. Other options lack this patient-centered approach: B assumes the patient can walk, C delegates without assessing the patient's concerns, and D is directive and dismissive of the patient's feelings.