Author Question: During the working phase of the relationship, the nurse assesses that the patient may be ... (Read 38 times)

Marty · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During the working phase of the relationship, the nurse assesses that the patient may be demonstrating resistance. The most appropriate way to deal with this would be to:

a. assist the patient in exploring his or her past for uncovered issues and conflicts.
b. clarify, share observations, and reflect content and feelings with the patient.
c. confront the patient with the behavior and state, You will be expected to work harder..
d. avoid mentioning the therapeutic barrier and wait until the patient again indicates readiness.

Question 2

A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. The client is put in leather restraints for safety purposes.

The client yells that he is going to sue the staff for assault and battery. Under which condition is the staff protected?
A) The client is a voluntary commitment and poses no danger to himself or others.
B) The client is a voluntary commitment and poses a danger to himself or others.
C) The client is an involuntary commitment but poses no danger to himself or others.
D) The client is an involuntary commitment and poses a danger to himself or others.

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The relationship can become stalled if the nurse is not prepared to deal with the impasse. The nurse may use clarification by saying something such as, I sense that you're struggling with yourself and wanting to explore your relationship with your parents, but that you don't yet want to experience the pain it may bring..

Answer to Question 2

D