ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Custom Health Next Gen Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What principle about nurse-patient communication should guide a nurse’s fear about “saying the wrong thing†to a patient?
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Rationale: Effective nurse-patient communication is based on building trust, empathy, and understanding. Patients value sincerity, respect, and genuine concern from their healthcare providers. By conveying acceptance and respect, nurses can establish a positive rapport with patients, which is essential for effective communication. Patients are more likely to open up and trust a nurse who demonstrates empathy and understanding. This approach helps create a supportive environment for the patient to express their concerns and feel heard.
Choices B, C, and D do not address the fundamental principles of building a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship through effective communication.
Choice B assumes the patient is not likely to be offended, which may not always be the case.
Choice C focuses on potential harm, which is not the primary concern in effective communication.
Choice D makes a generalization about individuals with mental illness, which is not relevant to the principle of communication in nursing.
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