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KimWrice

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A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, I should have died, because I am totally worthless. In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nursing initial response?
 
  A. How would your family feel if you died?
  B. You feel worthless now, but that can change with time.
  C. You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?
  D. It is great that you have come in for help.

Question 2

During a nurseclient interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and concerns?
 
  A. Don't worry. Everything will be alright.
  B. You appear uptight.
  C. I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick.
  D. You are jumping to conclusions.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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This nursing statement is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of reflection. When reflection is used, questions and feelings are referred back to the client so that they may be recognized and accepted.

Answer to Question 2

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This nursing statement is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of belittling feelings. Belittling feelings occurs when the nurse misjudges the degree of the client's discomfort, suggesting a lack of empathy and understanding.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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