Author Question: A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse ... (Read 68 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse should:

a. use extensive self-disclosure in patient interactions.
b. encourage dependence on the nurse for support and reassurance.
c. consistently make interpretive judgments about the patient's behavior.
d. be aware of own feelings and use congruent communication strategies.

Question 2

A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the nurse-patient relationship differs from other interpersonal relationships. Which is the best explanation? The focus:

a. is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, but solutions are implemented by the patient.
b. shifts from nurse to patient as the relationship develops. Advice is given by both and solutions implemented.
c. is creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with growth and satisfaction of the other.
d. of the relationship is socialization. Mutual needs are met and feelings are shared openly.

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Genuineness is a desirable characteristic involving awareness of one's own feelings as they arise and the ability to communicate them when appropriate. The other possible options are undesirable in a therapeutic relationship.

Answer to Question 2

A
The distracters describe events that occur in social or intimate relationships. Only the correct answer describes elements of a therapeutic relationship.