Author Question: A patient ready to leave a substance abuse rehabilitation facility tells the nurse that he ... (Read 53 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient ready to leave a substance abuse rehabilitation facility tells the nurse that he understands that he must avoid his former associates and join Nar-Anon in order to find new connections. What stage of hope is this patient exhibiting?

1. Bracing for negative outcomes
2. Continuously evaluating signs to reinforce selected goals and the revision of these goals
3. Developing a realistic appraisal of personal resources and external conditions and resources
4. Making a realistic appraisal of an event and the threat to self

Question 2

A nurse is providing services at a shelter established for tornado survivors. The nurse is wondering what she is accomplishing just by listening to the disaster victims.

Why is it important for the nurse to use active listening when caring for these patients?
1. It assists patients through suffering.
2. It assists patients to receive therapy.
3. It assists patients on focusing on the present issue.
4. It assists patients to recall events.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: The patient's stated plan does not include bracing for negative consequences. Although it may be part of his plan, this statement does not indicate continuous evaluation. The patient is making a realistic appraisal of his needs and resources. He has already made a realistic appraisal of events.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. The nurse's presence and willingness to listen to patient stories can give meaning to the experience of suffering and assist the patient through suffering. While active listening is a therapeutic communication technique, it is not considered therapy. The nurse's use of active listening does not assist patients on focusing on the present issue or to recall events.