As she talks with a deeply depressed client, the nurse notices that the client is unable to maintain eye
contact. The client drops her chin to her chest and looks down. The nurse has made an assessment of
the client's
a. nonverbal communication.
b. mental status.
c. nursing diagnosis.
d. social skill.
Question 2
The community mental health nurse calls on a highly suspicious psychiatric client, saying I'm a
nurse from the mental health center. I'd like to come in and find out how you're doing..
The client
refuses to allow the nurse access to her apartment, saying My neighbor talks to me every day. I
don't know you. You could be from the IRS or the CIA. The less you know about me, the better..
The best initial intervention for the nurse to take to try to gain access would be to
a. ask the client's neighbor to go with her.
b. have the police accompany her.
c. deny a relationship with the IRS or CIA.
d. mention the client will have to go to the hospital unless she sees the nurse.
NURSE
NURSE CARING BEHAVIORS AS
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Client is positioned