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CQXA

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The behavior that would be considered inconsistent with the clinical picture of a client who is
  becoming increasingly aggressive is
 
  a. pacing.
  b. sobbing inconsolably.
  c. rigid posture with a clenched jaw.
  d. staring with narrowed eyes into the eyes of another.

Question 2

A client whose medical diagnosis is hepatic encephalopathy is admitted to the hospital. The client
  has abused alcohol for 20 years.
 
  The attitude on the part of the nurse assigned to care for the client
  that would be most detrimental to establishing an effective nurse-client relationship is perceiving
  that the client
  a. has a serious physical condition.
  b. did it to himself and is getting what he deserves.
  c. will respond best to a calm, caring approach.
  d. is challenging, requiring skill in both physical and emotional care.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Crying is not cited by experts as a behavior indicating that the individual has a high potential to
behave violently. The other behaviors are consistent with increasing risk for other-directed violence.

Answer to Question 2

B
This attitude is judgmental, whereas the other statements are nonjudgmental. Being judgmental
hinders the establishment of a therapeutic relationship.



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