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A patient is waiting to have a skin biopsy and asks, “What is going to happen when this is done?” Which of the following would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
1. “Didn’t your doctor tell you?”
2. “Maybe you shouldn’t have it done.”
3. “I’m not sure.”
4. “Let me check to see exactly what you are having done and then we can talk more about what you can expect.”
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11 years ago
. “Let me check to see exactly what you are having done and then we can talk more about what you can expect.”
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11 years ago
Correct! Regardless of the type of diagnostic test, the nurse is responsible for explaining the procedure and any special preparation needed and for supporting the patient. To answer the patient’s inquiry with a question is not therapeutic. The nurse should not discourage the patient from obtaining treatments ordered.
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