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cagreen833

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A severely withdrawn patient diagnosed with schizophrenia will spend time in the dayroom but will not speak to staff or other patients. The most therapeutic nursing intervention in response to this behavior would be to:
 
  a. seat the patient with a group of patients who are talking to each other.
  b. ignore the silence and talk about superficial topics such as the weather.
  c. point out that the patient makes others uncomfortable by refusing to speak.
  d. plan time for staff members to sit with the patient even though the patient does not talk with them.

Question 2

During orientation to the inpatient psychiatric unit, new staff members are told, Address all patients by their title and surname unless you are directed by the patient to do otherwise.. The belief that underlies this directive is that:
 
  a. every person is worthy of respect.
  b. every individual has the potential to change.
  c. the goals of the individual are growth, health, autonomy, and self-actualization.
  d. the person functions as a holistic being who reacts to the environment as a whole person.



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Answer to Question 1

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Developing trust is fundamental to developing a nurse-patient relationship. The nurse must demonstrate consistent and genuine caring. Initially schedule brief (5- to 10-minute), frequent contacts. Increase time gradually based on patient agreement.

Answer to Question 2

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Addressing an individual using his or her title and surname implies dignity and worth and conveys respect.





 

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