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jake

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A general nursing action to help minimize a patient's psychological stress is:
 
  A) Give detailed explanations of the plan of care.
  B) Inform the client that you are in charge of the situation and that there is no need to worry.
  C) Learn what is important and of concern to the patient.
  D) Discourage the patient from discussing unpleasant topics in order to decrease stress.

Question 2

When beginning a therapeutic interaction, the nurse uses a broad opening statement to:
 
  A) Take the initiative during the interview. B) Begin asking many questions.
  C) Let the client know who is in control. D) Acknowledge the client.


Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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