A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit exhibiting behaviors ...

[Collmarie]

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit exhibiting behaviors indicating a high level of anxiety following a personal crisis. Which of the following communication skills should the nurse utilize when interacting with this client?
 
  1. Closed-ended questions
  2. Providing reassurance
  3. Open-ended questions
  4. Providing the client with advice

Question 2

A nurse is asked to provide a brief presentation comparing and contrasting the modalities within one category of complementary and alternative therapies, as identified by NCCAM.
 
  The nurse chooses to speak about whole medical systems; therefore, the presentation would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Traditional Chinese medicine.
  2. Herbal products.
  3. Naturopathic medicine.
  4. Homeopathic medicine.
  5. Ayurveda.

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Closed-ended questions are indicated at this point in time. When communicating with a client in a state of high anxiety, the nurse utilizes communication techniques that do not require the client to engage in reflection or problem solving, as this will cause more anxiety. Open-ended questions will be appropriate once the client is more stable. Providing reassurance and providing advice are not therapeutic in this situation.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale: Traditional Chinese medicine. This is included by NCCAM in the whole medical systems category.

[Collmarie]

Thank you

[ririgirl15]

No problemo