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jenna1

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The nurse says to the client, You become very anxious when we start talking about your drinking. Which of the following techniques is the nurse using?
 
  A) Confronting behavior
  B) Making an observation
  C) Translating into feelings
  D) Verbalizing the implied

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with somatoform disorder. The nurse anticipates that the client may:
 
  A) Exhibit no facial expression during the interview.
  B) Intermittently nod affirmatively while glancing at the clock on the wall.
  C) Present with a normal, non-fluctuating mood.
  D) Rapidly change moods during the interview.



mcni194

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback: The nurse is stating what he or she sees; the client can validate it or reject it. The nurse is not confronting the behavior in this situation. The nurse is neither translating the message into feelings, nor verbalizing the implied.

Answer to Question 2

D



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