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A client being treated for depression reports the desire to get out of bed, shower, eat, and contact friends and family for socialization. Which conclusion regarding the client's behavior is appropriate by the nurse?
 
  A) Risk factors for self-harm
  B) Improvement in depression
  C) Denial of the diagnosis of depression
  D) The need for assistance with activities of daily living

Question 2

The nurse is observing a family counseling session that is focusing on the family members' communication patterns.
 
  Which observation indicates that there are existing or potential problems with family communication?
  A) All members are participating in the discussion equally.
  B) A few of the members just sit and listen.
  C) Disagreements are ignored by the family leader.
  D) The verbal communication is congruent with the nonverbal messages.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

The client reports the desire to get out of bed and is showering, eating, and contacting friends and family members. These are all indications that the client's depression is improving. This is not an indication of risk for harm, denial of the diagnosis, or the need for assistance with activities of daily living.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

An authoritarian setting is one in which one or more members set firm, nonnegotiable limits and other members may be cautious in expressing their feelings because of power struggles, hostility, or anger. Nurses should pay special attention to who does the talking for the family, which members are silent, how disagreements are handled, and how well the members listen to one another and encourage the participation of others. Nonverbal communication is important because it gives valuable clues about what people are feeling. Even though some members are more vocal, at least all are participating in the discussion. Verbal communication should be congruent with nonverbal cues. Listening is an art, and not all members of a family need to speak in the same setting.





 

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