Author Question: As the client and nurse move from the orientation stage to the working stage of the therapeutic ... (Read 38 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

As the client and nurse move from the orientation stage to the working stage of the therapeutic relationship, which is the nurse's most therapeutic statement?

A. I want to assure you that I will maintain your confidentiality.
B. A long-term goal for someone your age would be to develop better job skills.
C. Which identified problems would you like for us to initially address?
D. I think first we need to focus on your relationship issues.

Question 2

According to Peplau, which nursing intervention is most appropriate when the nurse is functioning in the role of a surrogate?

A. The nurse functions as a nurturing parent in order to build a trusting relationship.
B. The nurse plays cards with a small group of clients.
C. The nurse discusses childhood events that may affect personality development.
D. The nurse provides a safe social environment.

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When moving on a continuum from the orientation to working phase of the nurseclient relationship, the client's identified goals are addressed through mutual therapeutic work to promote client behavioral change.

Answer to Question 2

A
According to Peplau, when a client is acutely ill, he or she may incur the role of infant or child, while the nurse is perceived as the mother surrogate.