Author Question: The nurse finds himself feeling angry with a client. The nurse should a. tell the nurse manager ... (Read 63 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse finds himself feeling angry with a client. The nurse should

a. tell the nurse manager to assign the client to another nurse.
b. suppress the angry feelings.
c. express the anger openly.
d. discuss the anger with a clinician during a supervision session.

Question 2

Nurse A works in an inpatient unit in the community mental health center. Nurse B is a community
mental health nurse. To provide comprehensive care to clients, which skill must nurse B use that
nurse A does not currently use?

a. A calm external manner
b. Problem-solving skills
c. Ability to cross service systems
d. Knowledge of psychopharmacology

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse is accountable for the relationship. Objectivity is threatened by strong positive or negative
feelings toward a client. Supervision is necessary to work through negative feelings. Option A: This
is not a first-line solution. Option B: Suppression rarely results in a satisfactory outcome for client or
nurse. Option C: Open expression of anger will confuse a client who has been unaware of the
nurse's feelings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A community mental health nurse must be able to work with schools, corrections facilities, shelters,
health care providers, and employers. The mental health nurse working in an inpatient unit needs
only to be able to work within the single setting. Option A: This manner would be needed by nurses
in both settings. Option B: Problem-solving skills are needed by all nurses. Option D: Nurses in both
settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.