Author Question: Which of the following interventions represents a way in which nurses can show empathy for older ... (Read 32 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following interventions represents a way in which nurses can show empathy for older persons' grief during bereavement?

a. taking the time to listen to their stories and reminiscences
b. referring them as quickly as possible for psychiatric evaluation
c. encouraging them to dwell only on pleasant topics
d. minimizing the loss

Question 2

A new client with mania is admitted to the unit. This client is loud and disruptive of the ward milieu. The nursing staff remain calm and patient.

During arts and crafts activities, when this client's attempts to run the group are ignored, the client begins to curse at the leader. The BEST nursing intervention is to: a. encourage the group to accept peer leadership
b. ignore the bad language and remain calm
c. escort this client to a quiet private room
d. give this client a more important task

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

Answer to Question 1

A
A nurse can show empathy when dealing with a client who is grieving by taking time to listen to stories and reminiscences. In fact, reminiscence therapy is one of the possible nonpharmacological treatments for mild depression among the elderly. Additional treatment modalities include interpersonal and cognitive therapies.

Answer to Question 2

C
When a client becomes disruptive during a group meeting, the best nursing intervention is to escort the client to a quiet private room. The client may need to be in an environment with less stimulation. The nurse would stay with the client to discuss the client's feelings at the time. This would help facilitate the nurse-client relationship and indicate nursing presence.