A patient who is diagnosed with passive-aggressive personality disorder has contracted with you to review the care plan. Your plan was to meet at 1330 .
At 1315 the patient informs you that this is not a convenient time and that 1430 would be much better for him or her. Your therapeutic response is:
A) Report the infraction to the physician
B) Inform the patient that contracts are to be kept and failure to do so will result in privileges' being revoked
C) Compromise with the patient on a time
D) Send the patient back to the locked unit to think about his or her actions
Question 2
Nurses can apply their expertise to shape physical and interpersonal characteristics of the treatment setting. Which of the following will facilitate communication when interacting with a client in a therapeutic environment?
A) Maintaining a bland affect
B) Removing physical barriers
C) Sitting up straight, using rigid body posture to look professional
D) Encouraging the client to have a seat and you will stand
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