Author Question: When the patient is told that his insurance will no longer pay for his physical therapy, the nurse ... (Read 50 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When the patient is told that his insurance will no longer pay for his physical therapy, the nurse is aware that this obstruction to his goal may result in which concept?

a. Conflict
b. Adaptation
c. Frustration
d. Anxiety

Question 2

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

a. I am required to report any intent to hurt yourself or others.
b. Conversations between patient and nurse are confidential.
c. What we say can be secret. What I write in the chart is available to the health team.
d. I can't help you unless you trust me.

karmakat49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Frustration refers to anything that interferes with goal-directed activity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
No secrets are allowed to be kept by a member of the health care team.