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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse is using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory to assess an older adult client who is exhibiting behavior problems related to dementia. When using this tool, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Dysphoria
  B) Inhibition
  C) Apathy
  D) Level of orientation
  E) Memory
  F) Anxiety

Question 2

A client in a substance abuse treatment program asks the nurse for a date after the client is discharged. The nurse talks to the client about the importance of a therapeutic relationship and its characteristics.
 
  The nurse is using which of the following techniques? A) Defining boundaries
  B) Defining therapy
  C) Letting the client down gently
  D) Reprimanding the client


Sammyo

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

A, B, C, F

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback: A therapeutic relationship is professional and there are no mutual social goals; it is focused on meeting the client's needs and is terminated when the client no longer needs services. Answers B, C, and D are inappropriate techniques to use on this client.


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