Question

You are taking a female resident's height and weight. The woman is obese. She begins crying uncontrollably, "I'm so fat, I'm ugly!" A nursing assistant's best response would be?

A. You say you feel ugly?
B. You should start eating less.
C. Right now you feel ugly, but you'll feel better if you lose weight.
D. No, you're not ugly.

Answer 1

The best response for a nursing assistant would be to validate the woman's feelings and provide support and reassurance by acknowledging her emotions and providing encouragement for future improvement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response for a nursing assistant in this situation would be to validate the woman's feelings and provide support and reassurance. Option C, "Right now you feel ugly, but you'll feel better if you lose weight," is the best response.

By acknowledging the woman's emotions and providing encouragement for future improvement, the nursing assistant can help address the woman's concerns in a empathetic manner. It's important to promote positive body image and self-esteem, and to avoid making negative comments about the woman's weight or appearance.