Author Question: The nurse attempts to explain to the family of a mentally ill client how the nurse-client ... (Read 109 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse attempts to explain to the family of a mentally ill client how the nurse-client relationship
differs from other interpersonal relationships. The best explanation is that

a. the focus is on the client; problems are discussed by the nurse and client; and
solutions are implemented by the client.
b. the focus shifts from nurse to client; advice is given by both parties; and solutions
are implemented by each.
c. the focus is socialization; mutual needs are met; and feelings are shared.
d. the focus is creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with
growth and satisfaction of the other.

Question 2

Under managed care, how are the client and family likely to view the experience of hospitalization?

a. As an unpleasant interruption of daily life
b. Too short to produce complete wellness
c. Too restrictive to help with adjustment to the community
d. A pleasant vacation from the pressures of life in the community

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Options B, C, and D describe events that occur in social or intimate relationships. Only option 1
describes the elements of a therapeutic relationship.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Managed care has resulted in very short hospital stays, much shorter than clients experienced in the
past when discharge occurred only when the client was reasonably well suited to resume community
responsibilities. Option A: Crisis situations often precede admission. Generally, both client and
family are relieved. Option C: Hospitalization is currently no more restrictive or unpleasant than
before the advent of managed care. Option D: Hospitalization can be guaranteed not to be long
enough to be considered a vacation.