Question

A patient says to the nurse, "I dreamed I could not breathe and was being attacked. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which comment would be appropriate if the nurse seeks to interpret?

a. "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream."
b. "So you are saying that you were not able to breathe and felt in danger?"
c. "I understand. Thank you for telling me about your bad dream."
d. "So, you feel as though you had a poor night's sleep?"

Answer 1

The most appropriate response for the nurse would be to choose an option that invites the patient to discuss their feelings about the dream and its impact on their sleep quality and emotional state.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate comment if the nurse seeks to interpret the patient's statement about the dream and the resultant feelings would be: "So, you feel as though you had a poor night's sleep?" This response opens up the conversation for further exploration of the patient's feelings about the dream and its impact on their sense of rest, and it directly addresses the emotional and physical state the patient described upon waking. It invites the patient to elaborate on their feelings, which can be important for the nurse to understand the patient's emotional well-being.