A student nurse tells the clinical instructor, I've found that I ...

[itsmyluck]

A student nurse tells the clinical instructor, I've found that I do not need to interact with my
  assigned clients. I learn what I need to know simply by observing them..
 
  The instructor can best
  interpret the nursing implications of Sullivan's theory to the student by responding
  a. Nurses cannot be isolated from the therapeutic situation. We need to interact
  with clients to provide opportunities for them to practice interpersonal skills..
  b. Observing client interactions can provide sufficient data to formulate priority
  nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions..
  c. I wonder how accurate your assessment of the client's needs hierarchy can be if
  you do not interact with the client..
  d. It is important to note client behavioral changes because these signify changes in
  personality..

Question 2

To plan effective care, the nurse needs to understand that the family characteristic reflecting the
  worldview of Asian American and Hispanic American families that will most affect how decisions
  are made about care is
 
  a. the mother as head of the household.
  b. the father as the authority figure.
  c. giving considerable freedom to women.
  d. using emotional communication styles.

[amynguyen1221]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Sullivan believed that the nurse's role includes educating clients and assisting them in developing
effective interpersonal relationships. Mutuality, respect for the client, unconditional acceptance, and
empathy are cornerstones of Sullivan's theory. These cornerstones cannot be demonstrated by the
nurse who does not interact with the client. Option B: Observations provide only objective data.
Priority nursing diagnoses usually cannot be accurately established without subjective data from the
client. Option C: This response pertains to Maslow's theory. Option D: This response pertains to
behavioral theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Both Asian American and Hispanic American families traditionally place the father in the position
of power as the head of the household. Option A: The mother is usually subservient to the father in
these cultures. Option C: Women are often placed in subservient roles, and adolescent girls are
sheltered in both cultures. Option D: Hispanic Americans may use a communication style that is
high in affect, but Asian Americans are more likely to be reserved.

[itsmyluck]

Thank you

[amynguyen1221]

Happy to help you