Author Question: Pain can in some families, due to family dynamics, allow a person to dysfunctionally regulate the ... (Read 32 times)

EY67 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Pain can in some families, due to family dynamics, allow a person to dysfunctionally regulate the intensity of his or her relationships with others.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

You are working with a young adult client who attempted suicide and has been hospitalized. The client's mother and wife have been calling the hospital asking if the client has been admitted.

The client has not signed any release-of-information forms and refuses to sign anything. He refuses to see anyone, have any visitors, or let anyone know he is in the hospital. Your BEST response to the wife and mother is which of the following? a. Yes, but he won't talk with you.
b. You will have to call his doctor to get a report.
c. I cannot tell you if he is here or not; however, if he is, I will give him your telephone number.
d. There is no way that I can tell you anything about any of the clients here in this hospital.

Sarahjh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse's best response is to tell the caller that the nurse cannot say if the client is on the unit or not. The nurse can also suggest that the callers leave their telephone number. To say, Yes, but he won't talk with you, violates the client's right of confidentiality. To say, You will have to call his doctor to get a report, places the responsibility on the doctor; however, the nurse should know that the doctor is bound by the same legal principles. To say, There is no way that I can tell you anything about any of the clients here in this hospital, demonstrates poor communication skills by the nurse.