Author Question: During an interview with a 15-year-old female client admitted for depression, the nurse expresses ... (Read 56 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an interview with a 15-year-old female client admitted for depression, the nurse expresses her disappointment when she to learns that the client recently became pregnant and then had an abortion.

The nurse is contradicting the effective interview guideline of: a. Paying close attention to the client's nonverbal communication
b. Avoiding making assumptions
c. Avoiding one's personal values that may cloud professional judgment
d. Setting clear client goals

Question 2

A mental health nurse working in a large city jail assesses all new inmates who report that they take psychotropic medication or who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders.

Because of the high number of newly incarcerated individuals the nurse sees, which nursing skill would be a priority for the nurse? a. Document information that could be used as trial evidence.
b. Quickly and skillfully assess for risk of suicide and violence.
c. Have a comprehensive understanding of community resources.
d. Counsel inmates to promote successful adaptation to incarceration.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
This is an example of the nurse allowing his or her personal values to cloud professional judgment and is an ineffective interview technique that leads to a negative nurseclient relationship. The other options are good interview techniques but do not represent this situation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Newly incarcerated prisoners are often in crisis and may be suicidal. Others may be mentally ill and experiencing relapse. Therefore, being able to quickly and skillfully assess for risk of suicide and violence is an essential skill for the corrections nurse. Documenting potential evidence may occur but is not typically the primary or priority role of a corrections nurse. Community resources and counseling are helpful but would not be a priority compared to risk assessment and reduction.