Which is the best nursing action when a client demonstrates ...

[ashley]

Which is the best nursing action when a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse?
 
  A. Promoting safety and immediately terminating the relationship with the client
  B. Encouraging the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings
  C. Immediately reassigning the client to another staff member
  D. Helping the client to clarify the meaning of the current nurseclient relationship

Question 2

Because of cultural characteristics, in which of the following cultural groups would a nurse's assessment of mood and affect be most challenging? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Arab Americans
  B. Native Americans
  C. Latino Americans
  D. Western European Americans
  E. Asian Americans

[gstein359]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should respond to a client's transference by clarifying the meaning of the nurseclient relationship, based on the current situation. Transference occurs when the client unconsciously displaces feelings toward the nurse about a person from the past. The nurse should assist the client in separating the past from the present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E
The nurse should expect that both Native Americans and Asian Americans might be difficult to assess for mood and affect. In both cultures, expressing emotions is difficult. Native Americans are encouraged to not communicate private thoughts. Asian Americans may have a reserved public demeanor and may be perceived as shy or uninterested.

[ashley]

Thank you

[gstein359]

Happy to help you