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RODY.ELKHALIL · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following are effective interventions that a nurse should utilize when caring for an inpatient client who expresses anger inappropriately? Select all that apply.

A. Maintain a calm demeanor.
B. Clearly delineate the consequences of the behavior.
C. Use therapeutic touch to convey empathy.
D. Set limits on the behavior.
E. Teach the client to avoid I statements related to expression of feelings.

Question 2

Which of the following nursing statements and/or questions represent appropriate communication to assess an individual in crisis? Select all that apply.

A. Tell me what happened.
B. What coping methods have you used, and did they work?
C. Describe to me what your life was like before this happened.
D. Let's focus on the current problem.
E. I'll assist you in selecting functional coping strategies.

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
The nurse should determine that when working with an inpatient client who expresses anger inappropriately, it is important to maintain a calm demeanor, clearly define the consequences, and set limits on the behavior. The use of therapeutic touch may not be appropriate and could escalate the client's anger.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
In the assessment phase, the nurse should gather information regarding the precipitating stressor and the resulting crisis. Focusing on the current problem and selecting functional coping strategies are nursing interventions rather than assessments.