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TVarnum

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client is fearful and reluctant to talk. Which of the following techniques is most effective when trying to engage the client in interaction?
 
  A) Broad opening
  B) Focusing
  C) Giving information
  D) Silence

Question 2

A 12-year-old child is brought to the mental health clinic by his parents because of a court-ordered evaluation.
 
  When assessing the child, which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the child has a conduct disorder? Select all that apply.
  A) Destruction of neighbor's car on two separate occasions
  B) Arrests for petty larceny several times
  C) Repetitive disobedience of parents
  D) Blaming of others for problems
  E) Evidence of overt lying


sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback: Broad openings allow the client to say as much or little as he or she wants. Focusing can be intimidating; giving information and silence do not encourage client interaction.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E


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