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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and clinical practice guidelines. Assessment data include fall rates increased from 2.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 patient days after a process change. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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

Answer and explanation

Correct answer

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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