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cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Jillian, a psychiatricmental health nurse, has initiated a process recording after gaining the consent of the client. What is the purpose of process recording?

A) It allows the nurse to see what effect his or her communication style has on the client.
B) It allows the nurse to identify abnormalities in the client's communication techniques.
C) It allows the client to explore alternate communication techniques that can be used.
D) It allows the client to identify characteristics of his or her communication style.

Question 2

A psychiatricmental health nurse is using the PERSONS tool to collect data in the initial interview with a client. Under the first S of this tool, the nurse would assess which of the following?

A) Safety
B) Self-efficacy
C) Symptoms
D) Substance use

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The process recording provides a written analysis of each interactional exchange with clients to assist nurses to recognize the effects of their communication style.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The PERSONS acronym is one framework for identifying essential data to collect in the initial interview. Under the first S of this tool, the nurse assesses substance use and abuse.