Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am not going to take my medication anymore.”. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.
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Correct Answer:
"Tell me more about this decision.”.
Rationale:
🫱 This response uses therapeutic communication by inviting the client to express their feelings and reasoning without judgment or pressure.
🫱 It encourages open dialogue, shows respect for the client’s autonomy, and allows the nurse to gather important information that may influence care.
🫱 Avoiding "why" questions prevents the client from feeling defensive, and not making assumptions or threats builds trust and rapport.
🫱 Understanding the client's perspective is essential to collaboratively address concerns and promote medication adherence.
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This question is from ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Cohort 6-Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 which contains 43 questions.
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ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Cohort 6-Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
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