A father and son have a long history of hostility and conflict. ...

[OSWALD]

A father and son have a long history of hostility and conflict. As the father dies, he finally expresses his love, but the son is unable to respond verbally. Which gift of resolving relationships is most important to address with the son?
 
  a. Guilt
  b. Anger
  c. Gratitude
  d. Forgiveness

Question 2

A patient who has been seen responding to auditory hallucinations earlier in the morning approaches the nurse and shakes his fist, saying, Back off, bitch and then goes into the day room.
 
  Which intervention would be most important to undertake before the nurse follows the patient into the day room? a. Contact the patient's physician to obtain an order for seclusion.
  b. Review the patient's history for clues about his risk of violence.
  c. Assure that adequate staff are available and nearby for backup.
  d. Check for orders for PRN medication and prepare a sedative.

[emilymalinowski12]

Answer to Question 1

D
The son is unable to express the hurt and pain associated with the relationship with his father. Assisting him to forgive the father and admit the wrongs in the relationship will help resolve the conflict. Guilt and anger are not gifts. Expressing gratitude is not the priority for the son.

Answer to Question 2

C
Before responding to a potentially dangerous situation, it is essential that other staff be notified of the situation and that adequate numbers of staff are prepared to come to one's assistance immediately if needed. All other actions are of lower priority or would unduly delay the nurse's response to a situation requiring a prompt response. Having a peer complete such activities would enable the responding nurse to intervene more quickly.