Author Question: As she talks with a deeply depressed client, the nurse notices that the client is unable to maintain ... (Read 59 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

As she talks with a deeply depressed client, the nurse notices that the client is unable to maintain eye
contact. The client drops her chin to her chest and looks down. The nurse has made an assessment of
the client's

a. nonverbal communication.
b. mental status.
c. nursing diagnosis.
d. social skill.

Question 2

The community mental health nurse calls on a highly suspicious psychiatric client, saying I'm a
nurse from the mental health center. I'd like to come in and find out how you're doing..

The client
refuses to allow the nurse access to her apartment, saying My neighbor talks to me every day. I
don't know you. You could be from the IRS or the CIA. The less you know about me, the better..
The best initial intervention for the nurse to take to try to gain access would be to
a. ask the client's neighbor to go with her.
b. have the police accompany her.
c. deny a relationship with the IRS or CIA.
d. mention the client will have to go to the hospital unless she sees the nurse.

nathang24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Eye contact and body movements are considered nonverbal communication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Having a person the client trusts intercede on the nurse's behalf may smooth the way for the nurse
and client to develop a trusting relationship. Option B: This measure would be a last resort. Option
C: This would be ineffective because of the client's high level of suspicion. Option D: This is a
threat that could be construed as an assault.