{"id":137186,"date":"2024-09-12T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T11:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137186"},"modified":"2024-09-12T11:30:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T11:30:44","slug":"a-client-says-to-a-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/12\/a-client-says-to-a-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"A client says to a nurse."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A client says to a nurse. “I’m afraid of radiation therapy.’ The nurse replies, “Radiation kills the cancer cells.” Which statement best describes the nurse?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
She is able to confront a painful subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
She needs to learn more from the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
She recognizes that the client needs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
She perceives that the client is ready to hear more about the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best answer is B. She needs to learn more from the client.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the scenario presented, the nurse’s response to the client’s fear about radiation therapy\u2014”Radiation kills the cancer cells”\u2014may not be the most appropriate or effective way to address the client’s concerns. Here’s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Understanding the Client\u2019s Fear<\/strong>: The client has expressed a fear of radiation therapy, which indicates that they have emotional or psychological concerns about the treatment. The nurse’s response does not address these emotional concerns but rather provides a factual statement about the purpose of radiation therapy. This approach does not show an understanding of the client’s fear or a willingness to explore it further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Need for Client-Centered Communication<\/strong>: Effective communication in nursing involves addressing not only the factual aspects of treatment but also the emotional and psychological needs of the client. By stating, “Radiation kills the cancer cells,” the nurse provides a factual answer without engaging with the client’s fear. To provide better support, the nurse should first explore the nature of the client’s fear and then offer information that is tailored to alleviate those specific concerns. This might involve discussing how radiation therapy is administered, potential side effects, and how those are managed, as well as providing reassurance and emotional support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Building Trust and Rapport<\/strong>: The nurse’s response could be seen as dismissive or lacking empathy, which may impact the client’s trust and willingness to engage with the treatment process. A more effective response would involve acknowledging the client’s fear, expressing understanding, and then providing information in a way that addresses their specific concerns. For instance, the nurse could say, “I understand that you are worried about radiation therapy. Can you tell me more about what concerns you have? I\u2019d like to help you understand how it works and how we can manage any side effects.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Client Education and Emotional Support<\/strong>: While educating the client about treatment is crucial, it should be done in a way that incorporates emotional support and addresses the client’s specific worries. The nurse should use a more empathetic approach and engage in a dialogue that helps the client feel heard and supported.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In summary, the nurse needs to learn more from the client to effectively address their concerns about radiation therapy. By understanding the client\u2019s fears and providing tailored information and support, the nurse can better assist the client in managing their anxiety and making informed decisions about their treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A client says to a nurse. “I’m afraid of radiation therapy.’ The nurse replies, “Radiation kills the cancer cells.” Which statement best describes the nurse? A.She is able to confront a painful subject. B.She needs to learn more from the client. C.She recognizes that the client needs information. D.She perceives that the client is ready […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-137186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137186\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}