The nurse knows when communicating with a suicidal client to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Communicate with one another
B) Communicate with hospital staff
C) Contract with the client
D) Work with other families
E) Never lecture about the negative consequences of suicide
Question 2
A client who has experienced domestic violence in the past has decided to stop participating in counseling. Which of the following statements shows that the client has benefited from therapy?
A) Everyone knows what my problems are, and there is nothing I can do about it.
B) It is so draining to deal with the same painful issues all the time.
C) I am functioning okay now, but I know that problems will come up again. When they do I will ask for
help.
D) My friends tell me that I have improved a great deal, so this is a good time to stop therapy.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement