Author Question: During the termination phase, a client begins to raise old problems that have already been resolved. ... (Read 45 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During the termination phase, a client begins to raise old problems that have already been resolved. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing response? Select all that apply.

A) Immediately stop the client and inform them that the nurse is running the session.
B) Get angry at the client and ask them to leave the session.
C) Reassure the client that they already covered these issues.
D) Review with the client the learned methods to control the problems.
E) Do not acknowledge this issue and continue on with the session as planned.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors would be considered a testing behavior that usually happens during the honeymoon phase of the relationship?

A) Talking nonstop and monopolizing the conversation
B) Sitting away from the group and not participating in the discussion
C) Accusing the nurse of being too controlling during the session
D) Expressing anger and accusing the nurse of breaking confidentiality

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D
A typical termination behavior is raising old problems that have already been resolved. The nurse may feel frustrated if clients in the termination phase present resolved problems as if they were new. The clients are attempting to prolong the relationship and avoid its ending. Nurses should avoid addressing these problems. Instead, they should reassure clients that they already covered those issues and learned methods to control them.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The first part of the orientation phase, called the honeymoon phase, is usually pleasant. However, the therapeutic team typically hits rough spots before completing this phase. The client begins to test the relationship to become convinced that the nurse will really accept him or her. Typical testing behaviors include forgetting a scheduled session or being late. Clients may also express anger at something a nurse says or accuse the nurse of breaking confidentiality.