An Informal Group of Patients Discuss Their Perceptions of Nursing

Multiple Choice

An informal group of patients discuss their perceptions of nursing care. Which comment best indicates a patient's perception that his or her nurse is caring?

A) "My nurse always asks me which type of juice I want to help me swallow my medication."
B) "My nurse explained my treatment plan to me and asked for my ideas about how to make it better."
C) "My nurse told me that if I take all the medicines the doctor prescribes I will get discharged soon."
D) "My nurse spends time listening to me talk about my problems. That helps me feel like I'm not alone."