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mspears3

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A patient is delusional and has auditory hallucinations. The best statement to make when approaching the patient with an oral electronic thermometer would be:
 
  a. I need your vital signs. Put this in your mouth. This will not hurt.
  b. I hope I can count on you to hold still while I take your temperature..
  c. Please sit here while I put the thermometer under your tongue for a little while..
  d. This probe is only a thermometer that will tell us whether you have a fever. It will be all over in just a few seconds..

Question 2

A novice nurse states, Psychiatric nursing can't be very difficult. After all, I believe in showing care and in mutual exchange with my friends..
 
  The experienced nurse's understanding of the difference between a social and a therapeutic relationship is primarily based on the: a. kind of information given.
  b. amount of emotion invested.
  c. degree of satisfaction obtained.
  d. type of responsibility involved.



kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

C
Psychotic patients often are preoccupied with internal stimuli and find it difficult to comprehend the words and actions of others. They may misinterpret both words and actions. To gain cooperation, use simple, explicit, concrete explanations and directions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Social and therapeutic relationships both involve the giving of information, emotional investment, and personal satisfaction. These aspects all have differences, but they are minor in comparison with the difference in responsibility that exists between social and therapeutic relationships. In the therapeutic relationship the nurse has both ethical and legal responsibilities to the patient; these responsibilities do not exist in the social relationship.



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