NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions With Rationale Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Ruth is a 72-year-old patient who has been upset and crying all morning. When asked why she is upset, she turns toward the wall in silence. What collaborative process may be helpful in caring for this patient?
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Rationale: Collaborating with the patient care technician is an appropriate approach in this scenario. Patient care technicians and nurses' aides often provide direct care to patients, developing a closer relationship with them. Patients may feel more comfortable sharing their feelings with these caregivers compared to other healthcare professionals. In this situation, Ruth's distress appears more emotional than spiritual, making it more suitable to speak with someone directly involved in her care. Calling the chaplain (
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B) might not directly address Ruth's immediate emotional needs as it could focus more on spiritual support. Involving the social worker (
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C) could help address underlying emotional or social issues, but speaking with the patient care technician is a more direct and immediate step to assess and provide initial support. Calling the patient's husband (
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D) may not address Ruth's immediate emotional distress and may not be appropriate without understanding the root cause of her upset.
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