To enhance the establishment of rapport with a patient, the nurse should:

A. Immediately after the patient has been medicated for pain.
While pain relief may help, education should be conducted when the patient is alert and comfortable, not immediately after pain medication when they may be drowsy.

B. The last thing in the evening, after visitors have left, before bedtime. Education right before bedtime may not be effective if the patient is tired, as retention and attention may be reduced.

C. When the patient is comfortable and receptive to the patient education.
Teaching should occur when the patient is comfortable, alert, and receptive to ensure they can retain and understand the information.

D. Just before the patient is discharged, so the information is current.
Waiting until discharge could overwhelm the patient, and they may not have time to ask questions or clarify information.

A. Share information with the patient about other patients and why they are hospitalized. Sharing information about other patients violates confidentiality and does not help establish trust. This is unprofessional and goes against HIPAA guidelines.

B. Share his own personal experiences so that the patient gets to know him as a friend. Although occasional sharing of personal experiences may enhance rapport, extensive sharing can shift focus from the patient to the nurse, which is unprofessional and can create boundary issues.

C. Act in a trustworthy and reliable manner; respect the individuality of the patient. Acting in a trustworthy, reliable manner and respecting the patient's individuality establishes rapport by building trust, ensuring the patient feels valued and respected. This is the most professional approach.

D. Identify himself by name and title each time he introduces himself. Introducing oneself by name and title is essential, but it alone does not fully establish rapport. It is part of a courteous approach, but rapport-building requires deeper engagement.