Mr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived for their first fertility appointment after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past year. Mrs. Smith is withdrawn, her voice is monotone, and she becomes tearful when the nurse begins to take a health history. Mr. Smith hugs her and holds her hand, but Mrs. Smith doesn't seem to notice. What is the best nursing action to take at this time? O Get a box of tissues and encourage Mrs. Smith to discuss what she's feeling. O Ask Mr. Smith to leave the room and ask Mrs. Smith if she feels safe at home and how long she's been abused. O Tell Mrs. Smith she's being silly; the clinic will make everything better. O Continue taking the history; this is just part of the job.

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived for their first fertility appointment after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past year. Mrs.
Smith is withdrawn, her voice is monotone, and she becomes tearful when the nurse begins to take a health history. Mr. Smith hugs
her and holds her hand, but Mrs. Smith doesn't seem to notice. What is the best nursing action to take at this time?
O Get a box of tissues and encourage Mrs. Smith to discuss what she's feeling.
O Ask Mr. Smith to leave the room and ask Mrs. Smith if she feels safe at home and how long she's been abused.
O Tell Mrs. Smith she's being silly; the clinic will make everything better.
O Continue taking the history; this is just part of the job.
Transcribed Image Text:Mr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived for their first fertility appointment after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past year. Mrs. Smith is withdrawn, her voice is monotone, and she becomes tearful when the nurse begins to take a health history. Mr. Smith hugs her and holds her hand, but Mrs. Smith doesn't seem to notice. What is the best nursing action to take at this time? O Get a box of tissues and encourage Mrs. Smith to discuss what she's feeling. O Ask Mr. Smith to leave the room and ask Mrs. Smith if she feels safe at home and how long she's been abused. O Tell Mrs. Smith she's being silly; the clinic will make everything better. O Continue taking the history; this is just part of the job.
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