Which statement best demonstrates acceptance of the adolescent's ...

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Which statement best demonstrates acceptance of the adolescent's expression of painful feelings?
 
  1. After you share your feelings with others, you will feel better.
  2. You will feel better soon. Time will heal your wounds.
  3. It must be difficult feeling the way you do.
  4. Hearing these horrible stories makes me feel bad.

Question 2

Planning for a client with Asperger's disorder will be facilitated if the nurse understands that this disorder is different from autism. The nurse will base care on knowledge that Asperger's disorder is characterized by:
 
  1. Repetitive patterns of behavior
  2. Age-appropriate language development
  3. Stereotypic movements and speech patterns
  4. Obsession with moving objects

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
This response displays empathy and understanding. Option 1 offers false hope and does not deal directly with the client's feelings. Option 2 offers false hope and uses meaningless platitudes. Option 4 changes the focus from the client to the nurse and is nontherapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Communication will be facilitated knowing that a client with Asperger's disorder has no clinical-ly significant delays in language or cognitive function. Options 1, 3, and 4 are characteristics of both disorders.