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washai

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An important aspect of developing a therapeutic relationship with a mental health client is for the nurse to show that she cares about the client. The nurse who is working on an inpatient unit can show signs of caring by:
 
  a. Telling a client several times a day that he or she cares about him or her
  b. Asking a client what his or her favorite movie is, then showing that movie during a movie night on the unit
  c. Giving a client a card that has a sentiment that says the nurse cares about him or her
  d. Telling a client that he or she is the favorite client

Question 2

A client with chronic lower back pain says, My nurse practitioner told me that acupuncture may enhance the effect of the medications and physical therapy prescribed. What type of therapy is the nurse practitioner recommending?
 
  1. Alternative therapy
  2. Physiotherapy
  3. Complementary therapy
  4. Biopsychosocial therapy



jonathanballen97

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Answer to Question 1

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Showing a favorite movie is a safe way of showing the client that you are aware of him or her as an individual, rather than as just another client. If the nurse only tells the client that she cares about him or her, it does not prove to the client that the nurse cares. Giving a client a card or telling the client that he or she is a favorite is too personal and may mislead the client regarding the development of a social relationship.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The nurse practitioner is recommending a type of complementary therapy. Acupuncture is a healing technique based on ancient Chinese philosophies that has gained wide acceptance in the United States by both patients and physicians.



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