A patient asks a student nurse whether their blood test result is normal. The student, who has seen the result, says it is fine, although they are not sure how to interpret it. How appropriate is this action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A very inappropriate thing to do
- Step 1: The student is giving an interpretation beyond their competence and might falsely reassure the patient. Step 2. They should say honestly that they cannot interpret it and ask the responsible clinician to speak with the patient. Answer: A very inappropriate thing to do. Why not the others: False reassurance can delay care, so it is not merely 'not disastrous'; the appropriate ratings ignore the risk.
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