Author Question: A client on an inpatient unit angrily states to a nurse, Peter is not cleaning up after himself in ... (Read 54 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client on an inpatient unit angrily states to a nurse, Peter is not cleaning up after himself in the community bathroom. You need to address this problem. Which is the appropriate nursing response?

A. I'll talk to Peter and present your concerns.
B. Why are you overreacting to this issue?
C. You should bring this to the attention of your treatment team.
D. I can see that you are angry. Let's discuss ways to approach Peter with your concerns.

Question 2

An angry client on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse, stating, Someone took my lunch People need to respect others, and you need to do something about this now The nurse's response should be guided by which basic assumption of milieu

therapy? A. Conflict should be avoided at all costs on inpatient psychiatric units.
B. Conflict should be resolved by the nursing staff.
C. Every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention.
D. Conflict resolution should be addressed only during group therapy.

hollysheppard095 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The most appropriate nursing response involves restating the client's feeling and developing a plan with the client to solve the problem. According to Skinner, every interaction in the therapeutic milieu is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention to improve communication and relationship-development skills.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse's response should be guided by the basic assumption that every interaction is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention. The nurse can utilize milieu therapy to effect behavioral change and improve psychological health and functioning.