Question

the nurse prepares a client for discharge. the client says to another staff member, \that nurse really doesnt care about me and is ready for me to get out.\ the nurse understands which interpretation of the clients statement is best?

1. the client has expressed readiness to think and act independently.

1. the nurse has done something to offend the client and needs to apologize.

1. the client is not ready to go home and discharge should be delayed.

1. the client has a common response to the end of the nurse - client relationship.

Explanation:

When a client makes such a statement as they are being discharged, it is often a common emotional response to the end of the nurse - client relationship. Clients may feel a sense of loss or anxiety as the relationship that provided care and support is ending. Option 1 is incorrect as the statement does not indicate readiness for independence. There is no indication in the problem that the nurse offended the client (Option 2). Just because the client makes this statement does not mean they are not ready for discharge in a medical sense (Option 3).

Answer:

1. The client has a common response to the end of the nurse - client relationship.