Author Question: Which statement is an example of an inference? a. He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot. ... (Read 48 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statement is an example of an inference?

a. He is an alcoholic because his wife nags a lot.
b. He states he binges after arguing with his wife.
c. You say your alcohol intake exceeds a quart a day.
d. So you are saying that you were drinking earlier today.

Question 2

An often expressed intrinsic reward of psychiatric mental health nursing is:

a. Seeing the seriously ill recover their health
b. Working with patients of all ages and walks of life
c. Working with well-trained, caring health care providers
d. Having time to really focus on the human who is the patient

rleezy04 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
An inference is an interpretation of behavior that is made by finding motive and forming conclusions without having all the necessary information. The nurse interprets the patient's behavior, decides on a reason, assigns a motive, and forms a conclusion. The remaining op-tions are validations of observations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Psychiatric mental health nurses are able to spend the time to know the patient not only as a patient but as an individual. This is an opportunity most nurses whose practice is based on the physical care of the patient is not afforded. The remaining options are not necessarily unique to psychiatric nursing.