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DelorasTo

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Which of the following nursing responses would indicate an empathetic approach to a client who is depressed over recent losses in her life?
 
  1. I lost my job and family all in one month and continued working.
  2. I lost my parents last year and still feel sad.
  3. Tell me more about what you are feeling.
  4. Let's not focus on sad topics today.

Question 2

The advanced practice nurse is scheduled to hold an assertiveness training session for a group of clients. Which of the following topics should the nurse plan to include in the presentation?
 
  1. Avoiding eye contact
  2. Targeting behaviors to be changed
  3. Learning to be the nice person at work
  4. Insisting on having your way at work



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
This response focuses on the client's feelings and encourages further discussion. 1. This sounds judgmental and will cut off communication. 2. Although self-disclosure can be therapeutic, this focuses on the nurse's feelings. 4. This is nontherapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
The first step in learning to be more assertive is to target behaviors to be changed. Option 1 would be passive behavior. Option 3 would be acquiescent behavior. Option 4 would be aggres-sive behavior.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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