Author Question: According to Peplau, which nursing action demonstrates the nurse's role as a resource person? A. ... (Read 74 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

According to Peplau, which nursing action demonstrates the nurse's role as a resource person?

A. The nurse balances a safe therapeutic environment to increase the client's sense of belonging.
B. The nurse holds a group meeting with the clients on the unit to discuss common feelings about mental illness.
C. The nurse monitors the administration of medications and watches for signs of cheeking.
D. The nurse explains, in language the client can understand, information related to the client's health care.

Question 2

A nurse moving out of state speaks to a client about the need to work with a new nurse. The client states, I'm not well enough to switch to a different nurse. What does this client response indicate to the nurse?

A. The client is using manipulation to receive secondary gain.
B. The client is using the defense mechanism of denial.
C. The client is having trouble terminating the relationship.
D. The client is using splitting as a way to remain dependent on the nurse.

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
According to Peplau, a resource person provides specific answers to questions usually formulated with relation to a larger problem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Termination should begin in the orientation phase to minimize feelings of loss when the nurseclient relationship ends. When a client feels sadness and loss, behaviors to delay termination may become evident.