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CharlieWard · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an assessment interview, a client frequently expresses concern about how her mental health problems will affect her grandmother.

The client's grandmother, mother, and father attend a family session, during which the nurse frequently acknowledges the grandmother. In doing so, the nurse is demonstrating what?
A) Confidentiality
B) Empathy
C) Trust
D) Respect

Question 2

The nurse provides a new client with information about the antidepressant he has been prescribed and refers him to a community support group. What essential element of a therapeutic relationship is the nurse demonstrating?

A) Empowerment
B) Fidelity
C) Professionalism
D) Recovery

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Nurses must show respect for families who are doing the best they can to help their loved ones while also coping with their own, often challenging circumstances.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
When acting as a professional, the nurse must learn about clients' conditions, medications, and treatments in order to provide current information and accurate insight. The foci of the nurseclient relationship are problem solving and identifying community resources to fit specific needs.