Author Question: Which of the following statements is an inference? 1. He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a ... (Read 27 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following statements is an inference?

1. He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot.
2. He states he binges after arguing with his wife.
3. You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day.
4. I note you have been drinking earlier today.

Question 2

A new nurse tells her mentor, I worry all the time about how clients view me. I wonder if I'm performing as well as other nurses. These questions and self-doubts get in the way when I'm communicating with clients.

The most helpful remark the mentor can make is:
1. Everyone is self-conscious at first. Just grin and bear with it.
2. I know how you're feeling. I was so anxious that I sweated all the time.
3. Try to maintain your focus on the client while you're with him or her.
4. Relax. You're not expected to be a therapist after the first 2 weeks.

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
An inference is an interpretation of behavior that is made by finding motive and forming conclu-sions without having all the necessary information. This describes option 1. The nurse interprets the client's behavior, decides on a reason, assigns a motive, and forms a conclusion. Options 2 and 4 are observations. Option 3 is a validating remark.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Focusing on the client instead of on oneself usually reduces worry about performance. Think about what the client is saying, show genuine concern, and strive to use therapeutic communica-tion techniques that place the focus squarely on the client. Options 1, 2, and 4 provide meaning-less reassurance, rather than actual help.