A Student Nurse Tells the Instructor, "I Don't Need to Interact

Multiple Choice

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

A) "Nurses cannot be isolated. We must interact to provide patients with opportunities to practice interpersonal skills."
B) "Observing patient interactions can help you formulate priority nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions."
C) "I wonder how accurate your assessment of the patient's needs can be if you do not interact with the patient."
D) "Noting patient behavioral changes is important because these signify changes in personality."