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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A family of a dying patient requests that the window remain open in the patient’s room. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:
  1. “Open windows create a safety hazard.”
  2. “You want the window open?”
  3. “It’s too cold outside to do it.”
  4. “Why would you want the window open?”
Explanation
Answer - B - The most appropriate response by the nurse is “You want the window open?” This is a clarifying statement. This is used to validate that the message was interpreted correctly.
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