The patient makes the statement: 'I'm afraid to take the baby home tomorrow.' Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?

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Question 1 of 5

The patient makes the statement: 'I'm afraid to take the baby home tomorrow.' Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?

A. You're afraid to take the baby home?' B. Don't you have a mother who can come and help?' C. You should read the literature I gave you before you leave.' D. I was scared when I took my first baby home, but everything worked out.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement is true regarding the shortage of nurses in the United States?

A. There are a larger proportion of younger nurses in the workforce compared with older nurses. B. As a result of decreased RN-to-patient ratios, there is a decrease in patient mortality in the clinical setting. C. Nursing programs are turning away qualified applicants. D. There are adequate classroom and clinical facilities for training RNs.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements highlights the nurse's role as a researcher?

A. Reading peer-reviewed journal articles B. Working as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care C. Helping patient to obtain home care postdischarge from the hospital D. Delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel to allow for more teaching time with patients

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A primipara patient asks about possible support options for her during the labor process. She is apprehensive that her family members will not be prepared to assist her during this time. Which option would be most effective for this patient?

A. Reassure the patient that the labor and birth staff consists of highly trained nurses. B. Encourage the patient to take prepared childbirth classes with her husband. C. Provide information to the patient about obtaining a doula during the labor process. D. Tell the patient that this is a normal feeling based on fear of the unknown.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

When reviewing a new patient's birth plan, the nurse notices that the patient will be bringing a doula to the hospital during labor. What does the nurse think that this means?

A. The patient will have her grandmother as a support person. B. The patient will bring a paid, trained labor support person with her during labor. C. The patient will have a special video she will play during labor to assist with relaxation. D. The patient will have a bag that contains all the approved equipment that may help with the labor process.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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