Author Question: A nurse's most appropriate initial action during the preinteraction phase of a relationship with a ... (Read 55 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse's most appropriate initial action during the preinteraction phase of a relationship with a homosexual patient should be to:

a. examine personal feelings about homosexuality.
b. review the literature that pertains to the human sexual response.
c. attempt to identify the underlying reasons for the patient's values.
d. focus on a method to assist the patient with changing personal sexual values.

Question 2

A nurse plans for the involuntary commitment of a new client. The nurse understands that a state has the right to commit a mentally ill citizen if:

A) The person lives under a bridge in a cardboard box.
B) The person eats remains out of a garbage can.
C) The person does not bathe and wears a wool hat in the summer.
D) The person threatens to shoot himself.

jaymee143 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Self-examination is a task of the preinteraction phase of a relationship. This is especially important if the value systems of the nurse and patient are known to be different.

Answer to Question 2

D