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stock · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient says, I wish I could express my depressed feelings rather than keeping them inside. The nurse should schedule the patient to attend which type of group?

a. Social skills
b. Special problems
c. Reality orientation
d. Relapse prevention

Question 2

An African-American patient tells a nurse with a European-American worldview, There's no sense talking. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world. Select the nurse's best response.

a. Nurses are educated to care for people from all cultures. It is a required component of nursing education.
b. It would be helpful if you described an example of something you think I would not understand.
c. Your mental illness is causing you to view me with prejudice. We are all here to help you.
d. Yes, I do understand. Everyone goes through the same experiences.

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Scheduling the patient for group sessions with others with depression would allow the patient to address this need in a supportive, understanding environment. The patient does not need reality orientation or social skills and has not expressed a need for relapse prevention information.

Answer to Question 2

B
Having the patient speak in specifics rather than globally will help the nurse understand the patient's perspective. This approach will help the nurse establish rapport with the patient. False reassurances will not facilitate communication with the patient.