The Nurse Makes This Comment to a Patient: "I Know

Multiple Choice

The nurse makes this comment to a patient: "I know it may be hard,but you should do what the doctor ordered because she is the expert in this field." Which statement is correct about the nurse's comment?

A) This comment is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
B) This comment is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in the area of patient care.
C) This type of comment promotes dependency and inferiority on the part of the patient and is best avoided in an interview situation.
D) At times, it is necessary to use authority statements when dealing with patients, especially when they are undecided about an issue.