When working within the continuum of care, which of the following ...

[neverstopbelieb]

When working within the continuum of care, which of the following occurs first?
 
  A) Referral
  B) Transfer
  C) Assessment
  D) Discharge planning

Question 2

While working with a patient in crisis, a nurse attempts to help the patient identify the relationship between the event precipitating the crisis and the patient's subsequent feelings and behaviors. This is an example of:
 
  a. clarification.
  b. support of defenses.
  c. reinforcement of behavior.
  d. raising the patient's self-esteem.

[lcapri7]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Clarification is used when a nurse helps the patient identify the relationship among events, behavior, and feelings. For example, clarification can mean helping a patient see that the patient only felt too sick to go to work after being passed over for a promotion.

[neverstopbelieb]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigcheese9]

Great answer, keep it coming