Author Question: A nurse is working with a patient with depression. To best help the patient translate insight into ... (Read 82 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is working with a patient with depression. To best help the patient translate insight into action, a major nursing challenge will be to:

a. promote self-care activities.
b. consult appropriate resources.
c. build adequate incentives to change.
d. identify ineffective behavior patterns.

Question 2

A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the clients on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest lab work and psychological testing results so Mr.

Murray's medical records in employee health can be kept up to date. Based on what you know about issues surrounding breach of confidentiality, your best response to the employer's request would be:
A) I'm sorry; we're not allowed to give out that information about our clients.
B) I'll have to get the client's signed consent before we can send that information to you.
C) I am unable to acknowledge whether or not a Mr. Murray is a client on this unit.
D) Sure, give me your address and I will see that the information is sent to you.

cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Building adequate incentives to change is critical to translating insight into action. The nurse should help the patient see the consequences of each action and help the patient understand that old patterns do more harm than good. The patient will not learn new patterns until the motivation to acquire them is greater than the motivation to retain the old ones.

Answer to Question 2

C