CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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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:

“She who laughs on the outside cries on the inside.”
“Why are you always laughing?”
“Your laughter is a cover for your fears.”
“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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