Case #2
An elderly patient is sitting in bed taking a nap. A tray of uneaten food is on the bedside table. The nurse comes into the room. Think of a few ideas of what the nurse could say to start a therapeutic conversation with this patient. Provide references to support your statements. Please use your textbook. Nurse: “…………” Patient: “Oh, don’t bother with me. I don’t have much time left in this world. And I don’t have much to live for anyway.” Nurse: Think of a few therapeutic responses. Provide references to support your statements. Please use your textbook.
Nurses play a very important role for the recovery of the patients. It is very important for the nurse to interact with the patient and help in their well being by psychosocial skills.
In the given above condition the therapeutic response the nurse can state to patient can be-
Nurse:"sir, if you would eat then the medicine would have a great therapeutic effect on your body,and i suppose you will better. You should realise about your self worth. If you take care your health you will absolutely get fine completely and can spend more time with your family members who also believe that you will get alright soon. I hope next time you would take your meal and medicines on time"
The nurses should first observe the patient and then should act accordingly by encouraging the patient to have a healthy life.
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