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nramada

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When a patient is late for three consecutive therapy sessions, the nurse implements perception sharing as a communication technique when stating:
 
  a. You say how important therapy is to you, but you can't seem to get here on time..
  b. Do you think it's polite being late for therapy sessions like this?
  c. Do you have really good reasons for being late so often?
  d. I feel that you aren't ready to work on your problems..

Question 2

A client engages in frequent temper tantrums that usually result in her parents giving in to her demands. The client's parents decide to try their nurse practitioner's suggestion of time out.
 
  Which principle should the nurse practitioner use to explain time out?
  A) Negative reinforcement is introduced.
  B) Positive reinforcement is removed.
  C) Covert sensitization is used.
  D) Reciprocal inhibition is eliminated.



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Answer to Question 1

D
Sharing perceptions involves asking the patient to verify the nurse's understanding of what the patient is thinking or feeling. The nurse can provide information and then ask for feedback. The other options do not focus on clarification.

Answer to Question 2

B



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