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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to assignment to lpn or rn. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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Promising outcomes that cannot be guaranteed.Changing the subject when the client expresses fear.Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.False reassurance that nothing is wrong.

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C. Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.

Why

Psychosocial integrity items reward therapeutic communication and appropriate safety screening, not avoidance or false promises.

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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to assignment to lpn or rn. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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