Author Question: The parents of a teenage client meet with the nurse for the first family session following the ... (Read 59 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The parents of a teenage client meet with the nurse for the first family session following the client's recent suicide attempt.

The nurse expresses empathy with the parents about the stress and worry they have felt over the client's condition. Which of the following reasons most likely explains the nurse's action?
A) The nurse wishes to show respect for the family.
B) The nurse wants to offset the mother's protective behaviors.
C) The nurse wants to take the focus off the mother.
D) The nurse is unable to create distance from the family.

Question 2

A nurse learns that a distant family friend has been admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit where the nurse works.

The nurse understands that it is not acceptable to discuss this with family or neighbors, because doing so would breach the client's confidentiality. Confidentiality is a central component of what element of the therapeutic relationship?
A) Competence
B) Sympathy
C) Trust
D) Autonomy

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Nurses must show respect for families who are doing the best they can to help their loved ones while also coping with their own, often stressful circumstances.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
An important component of trust is confidentiality. Mental health providers must reassure clients that they will not share the details of clients' lives outside the professional environment.