NCLEX-RN
Caring for a Patient Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a depressed, withdrawn client who was responsible for an automobile accident that recently resulted in the death of a child. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's initial intervention is to encourage the client to express feelings, which is facilitated by establishing a nurse-client relationship that is based upon respect. The correct option validates the perception that the client is depressed. This action also allows the nurse to assess the situation. Options 1, 2, and 4 address interventions before assessing the situation and identifying the client's actual needs.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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