Author Question: A nurse is working with a family in which the parents have just gotten divorced. After teaching ... (Read 63 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is working with a family in which the parents have just gotten divorced.

After teaching the parents about measures to reduce the risk of emotional problems for the children, which statement by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) We will try to alter their routines so they don't think about the past.
B) We will make sure that they understand that they did not cause the divorce.
C) We will develop a regular and consistent schedule for visitation.
D) We will make sure that we are consistent in the limit that we set.

Question 2

The nurse is using an experience-oriented approach by demonstrating empathy. Which statement shows an empathetic approach to a client who is deeply depressed?

a. How can you change your negative thinking?
b. Cheer up, things could be worse.
c. Tell me more about how you are feeling.
d. Expressing your anger will relieve your depression.

durant1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
The statement, Tell me more about how you are feeling shows an empathetic approach. The nurse is using presence and active listening skills to try to understand the client's situation. Telling the client to cheer up or that things could be worse negates the importance of the issue to the client. Telling the client to express anger or change negative thinking also is not empathetic.