Author Question: Which data-gathering technique is employed during the assessment phase of the nursing process? A. ... (Read 91 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which data-gathering technique is employed during the assessment phase of the nursing process?

A. Asking the client to rate mood after administering an antidepressant
B. Asking the client to verbalize understanding of previously explained unit rules
C. Asking the client to describe any thoughts of self-harm
D. Asking the client if the group on assertiveness skills was helpful

Question 2

A man diagnosed with alcohol dependence experiences his first relapse. During his AA meeting, another group member states, I relapsed three times, but now have been sober for 15 years.

Which of Yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate? A. Imparting of information
B. Instillation of hope
C. Catharsis
D. Universality

l.stuut · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse should ask the client to describe any thoughts of self-harm during the assessment phase of the nursing process. Assessment involves collecting and analyzing data about the client that may include the following dimensions: physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, cognitive, developmental, economic, lifestyle, and functional abilities. The other three options are employed during the evaluation phase of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

B
This scenario is an example of the curative group factor of instillation of hope. This occurs when members observe the progress of others in the group with similar problems and begin to believe that personal problems can also be resolved.