Author Question: Mrs. Johnson is a 34-year-old depressed client on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse enters ... (Read 86 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Mrs. Johnson is a 34-year-old depressed client on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse enters her room and initiates interaction with Mrs. Johnson. Which of the following approaches should the nurse avoid when interacting with Mrs. Johnson?

A) Talking to her in a quiet and empathetic manner
B) Talking to her in an animated and cheerful manner
C) Talking to her in a matter-of-fact manner
D) Talking to her in a respectful, yet direct manner

Question 2

While the nurse is caring for a hospitalized client in the advanced stages of Alzheimer disease, the client begins to have a catastrophic reaction to feeding himself. The nurse should first:

A) Remain calm and reassuring.
B) Restrain the client temporarily.
C) Draw the curtains to darken the room.
D) Offer to feed the client.