MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The medical-surgical nurse, who is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of cancer, observes the patient becoming angry with the physicians and nursing staff. The best approach to diffuse the emotionally charged discussion is to:
A
Allow the patient and family members time to be alone
B
Arrange time for the patient to speak with another patient with cancer
C
Direct the discussion and validation of emotion, without false reassurance
D
Request a consultation from a social worker on the oncology unit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -17. The medical-surgical nurse, who is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of cancer, observes the patient becoming angry with the physicians and nursing staff. The best approach to diffuse the emotionally charged discussion is to: allow the patient and family members time to be alone.

Detailed explanation-2: -An Oncology Nurse works with patients who have, or who are at risk of getting, cancer. Oncology Nurses provide necessary assessments, administer treatments and communicate with all patient care providers to help develop a plan tailored to each patient’s needs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Quality improvement is focused on making processes better. The first step is finding your practice’s key problems. You then need to identify and prioritize potential change projects.

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