A nurse's most appropriate initial action during the ...

[jon_i]

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]

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

[jon_i]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[deja]

Excellent