Author Question: A mother is concerned about her ability to perform in her new role. She is quite anxious and refuses ... (Read 54 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A mother is concerned about her ability to perform in her new role. She is quite anxious and refuses to leave the postpartum unit. To offer effective client care, a nurse should recognize which information about this type of crisis?

A. This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors.
B. This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology.
C. This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor.
D. This type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client.

Question 2

An angry client on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse, stating, Someone took my lunch People need to respect others, and you need to do something about this now The nurse's response should be guided by which basic assumption of milieu therapy?

A. Conflict should be avoided at all costs on inpatient psychiatric units.
B. Conflict should be resolved by the nursing staff.
C. Every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention.
D. Conflict resolution should be addressed only during group therapy.

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should understand that this type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client. Reassurance and guidance should be provided as needed, and the client should be referred to services that can provide assistance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse's response should be guided by the basic assumption that every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention. The nurse can utilize milieu therapy to effect behavioral change and improve psychological health and functioning.