Author Question: A new mother is concerned about her ability to perform her new role. She is quite anxious about ... (Read 64 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A new mother is concerned about her ability to perform her new role. She is quite anxious about leaving the hospital. Which nursing statement is appropriate for a client experiencing a life-transition crisis?

A) I sense that you have issues with your own mother.
B) All new parents feel this way. It gets better in a few weeks.
C) What does this life change symbolize to you?
D) Tell me about what you are experiencing and we can try to connect you with some community resources.

Question 2

What is the correct order for performing progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)?

a. Tensing and relaxing muscle groups from the middle of the body outward to the extremities
b. Relaxing and tensing muscle groups from the middle of the body outward to the extremities
c. Tensing and releasing muscle groups from the facial muscles and moving down to the muscles in the feet
d. Relaxing and tightening muscle groups from the facial muscles and moving down to the muscles in the feet

ngr69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
PMR uses a process of tensing and releasing muscle groups, starting from facial muscles and moving down the body to the muscles in the feet. Patients are taught to perform the technique systematically to gain control over anxiety-provoking thoughts and muscle tension.