A 22-year-old delivers a baby at home and calls the police who bring her to the psychiatric unit for an evaluation. The nurse learns that the mother is unwilling to accept the pregnancy and denies that she ever delivered a baby.
The nurse continues to work with the client and establishes a trusting relationship. How should the nurse proceed in order to help the client? 1. Avoid talking about babies or deliveries in the client's presence.
2. Explore the protective functions of this behavior.
3. Discuss adoption proceedings.
4. Take the client to the nursery and show her the baby.
Question 2
The nurse has just taken a continuing education class on assertive communication techniques. Which response best demonstrates that the nurse understands assertive behavior?
1. No, I cannot work for you on Sunday.
2. Yes, they always ignore staff requests.
3. It would be selfish to ask for time off.
4. I will demand a change in my schedule.