A patient tells the nurse that he is very worried about his surgery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is a cliché?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient tells the nurse that he is very worried about his surgery. Which of the following responses by the nurse is a cliché?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Everything will be fine; don’t worry' is a cliché, offering false reassurance and dismissing the patient’s concerns without addressing them.

Question 2 of 5

According to Rosenstock, which of the following are health beliefs critical for patient motivation? Select ONE that does not apply.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A, B, C align with Rosenstock’s health belief model: susceptibility, severity, and perceived benefits of action motivate change. D, E, F deter motivation.

Question 3 of 5

A young mother asks the nurse in a pediatric office for information about safety, diet, and immunizations for her baby. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The mother’s request reflects a desire to improve parenting skills, fitting 'Readiness for Enhanced Parenting' rather than a deficit.

Question 4 of 5

A mother of a toddler wants to learn how to do CPR. What teaching strategy would be most effective in helping her learn?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Demonstration is most effective for teaching CPR, a psychomotor skill, allowing hands-on practice and visual learning.

Question 5 of 5

What is the most critical element of documentation of teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Evidence of learning (e.g., patient demonstration) is critical to document, showing the teaching’s impact and justifying care.

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