A young male client in a therapy group relates to an older female ...

[ssal]

A young male client in a therapy group relates to an older female client as one might to a mother.
  The younger client asks the mother figure's permission to attend activities, to socialize with others,
  and so forth.
 
  This phenomenon is known as
  a. a hidden agenda.
  b. corrective recapitulation.
  c. imitative behavior.
  d. resistance.

Question 2

A client, aged 75 years, has come to the clinic with a report of frequent headaches. Immediately after
  introducing herself to the client at the outset of the interview, the nurse should
 
  a. ask if the client if can hear clearly as she speaks.
  b. initiate a neurological assessment to determine risk for stroke.
  c. obtain a medication order for the client's headache.
  d. suggest that the client lie down in a darkened room for a few minutes.

[eliasc0401]

Answer to Question 1

B
The younger client is demonstrating an emotional attachment to the older client that is similar to a
relationship within a nuclear family. This phenomenon is called corrective recapitulation of the
primary family group. Group feedback provides learning about the behavior. Option A: A hidden
agenda refers to having goals that are at cross purposes to the group's goals. Option C: Imitative
behavior refers to copying behavior from the leader or peers. Option D: Resistance refers to the
inability to accept change.

Answer to Question 2

A
Before proceeding with any further assessment, the nurse should assess the client's ability to hear
questions. Impaired hearing could lead to inaccurate answers.

[ssal]

Excellent

[nanny]

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