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V@ndy87

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A new nurse has the following thoughts: How will I handle things if my patient walks away from me? How will I react if the patient is sexually provocative? How will I cope with a patient who cries? These thoughts indicate that the nurse is
 
  engaged in: a. role modeling.
  b. self-exploration.
  c. altruistic thinking.
  d. value clarification.

Question 2

A client tells a nurse that she wants to know what treatments she can refuse. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  A) Clients can refuse pharmacological but not psychological treatment.
  B) Clients can refuse any treatment at any time.
  C) Clients can refuse only electroconvulsive therapy.
  D) Clients can refuse treatment, but professionals can override this right when clients are a danger to themselves or others.


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Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Self-exploration leads to the development of self-awareness, and it is essential that the nurse be self-aware to learn to deal with anxiety, anger, sadness, and joy in helping patients through the health-illness continuum.

Answer to Question 2

D


V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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