ATI RN
ATI n133 Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the facility in critical condition,diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident. The client’s son says to the nurse,“I wish I could stay,but I need to go home to see how my children are doing. I really hate to leave.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Perhaps you could call your children to see how they are doing." This response shows empathy towards the son's dilemma, acknowledges his concerns about his children, and offers a practical solution to ease his worry. By suggesting he call his children, the nurse addresses both his desire to stay informed about his children and his parent's condition.
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A: Incorrect because it dismisses the son's concerns about his children and does not offer a helpful suggestion.
B: Incorrect because it simply restates the son's feelings without providing any constructive advice.
D: Incorrect because it invalidates the son's desire to stay updated on his children and implies he should prioritize them over his parent.
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