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armygirl

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A novice nurse asks the assigned mentor, Why should I avoid telling the patient that his ideas are bizarre and simply not logical? The mentor responds, If you do that:
 
  a. it will give the patient the basis for beginning to self-reflect on the delusions..
  b. the patient will probably incorporate you into the delusions as a persecutor..
  c. it will be difficult to use empathy and calmness to foster the patient's trust..
  d. you will have little chance of gaining the patient's cooperation..

Question 2

One adult client assaults another client in a psychiatric unit and is unable to be managed through less restrictive means. The client is placed in restraints at 1345 hours. When should the nurse remind the physician to see the client?
 
  A) 1445 h
  B) 1545 h
  C) 1745 h
  D) 1945 h



jomama

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Answer to Question 1

C
Developing trust is fundamental to working with a delusional patient. Much assessment data must be gathered before questioning the facts and their meaning and discussing the consequences of the delusion.

Answer to Question 2

C



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