Author Question: A client inquires about pet therapy. Which of the following nursing responses provides the client ... (Read 59 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client inquires about pet therapy. Which of the following nursing responses provides the client with accurate information? (Select all that apply.)

1. Pet therapy allows the therapist to assess the client's social relationships.
2. Pet therapy decreases blood pressure.
3. Pet therapy enhances client mood.
4. Pet therapy improves sensory functioning.
5. Pet therapy mitigates the effects of loneliness.

Question 2

A raped client answers a nurse's questions in a monotone voice with single words, appears calm, and exhibits a blunt affect. How should the nurse interpret this client's responses?

1. The client may be lying about the incident.
2. The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction.
3. The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern.
4. The client may be having a compounded rape reaction.

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

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
Rationale: Pet therapy has been found to decrease blood pressure, enhance client mood, and mitigate the effects of loneliness. Evidence has shown that animals can directly influence a person's mental and physical well-being.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: This client is most likely demonstrating a controlled response pattern. In the controlled response pattern, the client's feelings are masked or hidden, and a calm, composed, or subdued affect is seen. In the expressed response pattern, feelings of fear, anger, and anxiety are expressed through crying sobbing, smiling, restlessness, and tension.