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joblessjake

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which of the following statements is true of empathy?
 
  A) It is a learned or acquired skill.
  B) It is synonymous with sympathy.
  C) It requires that two people have similar backgrounds.
  D) It results in negative therapeutic outcomes.

Question 2

After teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD about the disorder and its treatment, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the parents state which of the following?
 
  A) We need to remember that our son is not a bad kid; he just has difficulty with impulse control and attention.
  B) We need to be careful so he doesn't develop a substance abuse problem as he grows older.
  C) We should stop the medication after 2 months to see how effective it is in really controlling his symptoms.
  D) We should set up regular routines for him but not worry if he violates the limits once in a while.


Jordin Calloway

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

A
Feedback: Demonstrating empathy requires careful attention and practice; it is not an innate response. Empathy is not synonymous with sympathy and does not require that two people have similar backgrounds. It does not result in negative therapeutic outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

A


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