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sammy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A male client was discharged from care several months ago after successful treatment for depression. Now, the client is back in the health care facility with severe depression, and all the former issues have returned.

The nurse says to a coworker, This is unbelievable; we're back at square one again. He should know better at this point. The nurse's comments reflect what?
A) Countertransference
B) A judgmental attitude
C) An acceptable level of frustration
D) Her underlying concern for the client

Question 2

An adult client has a history of severe psychological abuse by her mother, who has schizophrenia.

The nurse plans to ask the client details about each incident of the abuse and how it has affected her sense of self-esteem. This is an example of what kind of intervention?
A) Caring
B) Excessive probing
C) An opportunity to build trust
D) A judgmental attitude

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Judgmental attitudes and preconceptions deter the development of therapeutic relationships. Nurses must examine their own beliefs about mental illness, such as believing that mental illness is as real as any physical illness, suspecting that clients are overdramatizing their symptoms or using them as a crutch to avoid work and social responsibility, viewing mental illness as a sign of a weak character, or asking, Why doesn't this person just snap out of it, put his or her problems in perspective, or focus on something else?

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Professionals have the right to ask any questions that they deem necessary. They should recognize, however, that the goal is to help clients cope with their current situation. Asking clients to relate painful details of their childhood or to recount the embarrassing circumstances leading to their hospitalization may place an unfair burden on them. Nurses must ask themselves whether their questions are designed to satisfy their own curiosity or to meet the client's current needs.