A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has ulcerative colitis and is scheduled for surgery to create an ileostomy. After speaking with the provider, the client says, “how will I ever be able to have a normal life after this?”

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Hildegard Peplau was a nursing theorist who promoted the interpersonal theory between patient and nurse. She believed that nursing is a therapeutic, interpersonal process that involves the development of a close and personal relationship between the nurse and the patient. According to her theory, the nurse should understand the patient's needs, feelings, and behaviors to develop a personalized care plan that would facilitate the patient's recovery.

Mary Mahoney was a nurse who broke racial barriers and became the first African American registered nurse in the United States.

Hattie Bessment was a nurse who promoted nursing education and research.

Linda Richards was the first professionally trained nurse in the United States and established the first nursing school in Japan.

While these nurses contributed significantly to the nursing profession, they did not specifically promote the interpersonal theory between patient and nurse.

This is because impaired nursing can have serious consequences for patients' safety and well-being, and it is your ethical and professional responsibility to take action to ensure patient safety.

Confronting the co-worker directly ( Option d) may not be the best approach, as it could lead to a confrontational situation and may not resolve the issue. Asking your co-worker to perform a sobriety test ( Option a) may also not be appropriate, as you may not be trained or authorized to administer such a test, and it may not be a reliable indicator of impairment. Ignoring the co-worker's behavior ( Option c) is not an appropriate action, as it could potentially harm patients and violate your ethical and professional responsibilities as a nurse.