Author Question: Which findings indicate that the goal of returning to appropriate emotional responsiveness has been ... (Read 31 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which findings indicate that the goal of returning to appropriate emotional responsiveness has been attained by a patient with mania?

a. The patient interacts superficially with staff but refuses involvement in a therapeutic alliance.
b. The patient manipulates another patient to create a disturbance and laughs at the outcome.
c. The patient identifies two attainable personal goals and offers a realistic (nongrandiose) self-appraisal.
d. The patient maintains aloof relationships with other patients and advises others based on personal preferences.

Question 2

An individual whose boyfriend raped her tells the nurse, It's no use reporting it. Everyone knows I've been sexually intimate with him many times before.. The nurse's initial response should be:

a. It's not your fault. He needs to get help controlling his anger..
b. You will need to talk to someone. Do you have a best friend to talk to?
c. The police need to be aware that your boyfriend is willing to act this way when he's angry..
d. If you said no,' your boyfriend needs to respect your wishes. He needs help so this will never happen again..

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Patients with mania often have unattainable goals and grandiose self-appraisals. Identifying realistic goals and self-appraisals indicates appropriate emotional responsiveness.

Answer to Question 2

D
Contrary to some thinking, if a person says no, the partner is responsible for respecting and complying with the request. Violence counseling is appropriate for both individuals in order to stress the importance of communication and respect between sexual partners.