Author Question: The nurse is working on the inclusion of therapeutic humor in interactions with a client. An ... (Read 23 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is working on the inclusion of therapeutic humor in interactions with a client. An ex-pected outcome of this technique is:

1. Elimination of negative emotions
2. Decrease in alertness
3. Willingness of client to allow others to laugh at him
4. Decrease of fears and anxiety

Question 2

A client tells the nurse therapist that she thinks she may divorce her husband despite the fact that she is 3 months pregnant. Which of the following would be a therapeutic response by the nurse?

1. It seems that you are you considering a very drastic move.
2. I wonder if you have considered having an abortion.
3. Does divorce fit into your religious beliefs?
4. Let's discuss this option further.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The psychological benefit of humor includes decrease of fears, anxiety, negative emotions, and stress and tension. 1. Humor may lessen, but will not entirely eradicate, negative emotions. 2. Humor is more likely to increase alertness. 3. The goal is to laugh with others, not at them.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This response encourages the client to discuss and explore her options so that she can make a de-cision. Options 1 and 3 subtly suggest the nurse may not be in favor of the client seeking a di-vorce. Option 2 changes the focus from divorce to pregnancy termination.