Practice Question
The nurse notices a client grimacing while moving from the bed to a chair, but when asked about the pain the client denies having any pain.Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Ask the client what is causing the grimacing.
Rationale:
🔷 Nonverbal cues like grimacing may indicate pain, discomfort, or emotional distress, even if the client denies it.
🔷 Therapeutic communication requires the nurse to explore observable concerns, not disregard them based on verbal denial.
🔷 Asking directly but gently supports emotional validation, promotes trust, and uncovers the real issue—be it pain, fear, or something else.
🔷 This approach aligns with patient-centered care, which values subjective and objective findings equally.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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