A Student Nurse Says, "I Don't Need to Interact with My

Multiple Choice

A student nurse says, "I don't need to interact with my patients. I learn what I need to know by observation." An instructor can best interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to this student by responding:

A) "Interactions are required in order to help you develop therapeutic communication skills."
B) "Nurses cannot be isolated. We must interact to provide patients with opportunities to practice interpersonal skills."
C) "Observing patient interactions will help you formulate priority nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions."
D) "It is important to pay attention to patients' behavioral changes, because these signify adjustments in personality."