During the working phase of the relationship, the nurse assesses that the patient may be demonstrating resistance. The most appropriate way to deal with this would be to:
a. assist the patient in exploring his or her past for uncovered issues and conflicts.
b. clarify, share observations, and reflect content and feelings with the patient.
c. confront the patient with the behavior and state, You will be expected to work harder..
d. avoid mentioning the therapeutic barrier and wait until the patient again indicates readiness.
Question 2
A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. The client is put in leather restraints for safety purposes.
The client yells that he is going to sue the staff for assault and battery. Under which condition is the staff protected?
A) The client is a voluntary commitment and poses no danger to himself or others.
B) The client is a voluntary commitment and poses a danger to himself or others.
C) The client is an involuntary commitment but poses no danger to himself or others.
D) The client is an involuntary commitment and poses a danger to himself or others.
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
The five overlapping phases of the nursing process. Each phase depends on the accuracy of the other
Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress