A nurse is caring for a male adult patient who is dying and jokes about the situation even though he is becoming weaker and sicker. The nurse’s most appropriate statement should be:
  1. “She who laughs on the outside cries on the inside.”
  2. “Why are you always laughing?”
  3. “Your laughter is a cover for your fears.”
  4. “Does it help to joke about your situation?”
Explanation
Answer - D - The nurse’s most appropriate statement should be “Does it help you to joke about your situation?” This statement points out the patient’s behavior in a nonjudgmental manner and allows appropriate building of patient centeredness care.
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