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corkyiscool3328

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A nurse is preparing a presentation for family members of clients who have been diagnosed with depression. When describing the family response to depression, which of the following would the nurse include?
 
  A) Family members typically can understand how disabling depression can be.
  B) Depression in one family member affects the entire family.
  C) Abuse of the depressed person is a rare occurrence in families.
  D) Families of women older than 55 years of age with depression experience the majority of problems.

Question 2

During the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, which of the following actions by the nurse would best help the client to explore problems?
 
  A) Comparing past and present coping strategies
  B) Encouraging the client to clarify feelings and behavior
  C) Identifying possible solutions for the client's problems
  D) Referring the client to a self-help group



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wtf444

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback: Helping the client to clarify feelings and behavior is a first step in problem identification and exploration. The nurse must remember that it is the client who examines and explores problem situations and relationships. The nurse must be nonjudgmental and refrain from giving advice. Answers A, C, and D would not help the client to explore his problems.




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


bblaney

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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