Author Question: During an interview, a client tells the nurse that he was recently let go from his job. As the ... (Read 59 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

During an interview, a client tells the nurse that he was recently let go from his job. As the interaction continues, the client states, I was really overqualified for that position anyway. It was definitely below my area of expertise.

The nurse interprets this information as reflecting which of the following?

A) Denial
B) Intellectualization
C) Projection
D) Passive aggression

Question 2

When communicating with a client, which of the following would a nurse use to convey positive body language?

A) Sitting erect with back against the chair
B) Crossing the arms over the chest
C) Sitting at the client's eye level
D) Keeping the feet flat on the floor with the legs crossed

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The client is attempting to use abstract thinking or make generalizations to control or minimize his feelings associated with the loss of his job. Refusing to acknowledge the painful aspectfor example, I really didn't want that jobwould reflect denial. With projection, an individual falsely attributes to another person his own acceptable feelings, thoughts, or impulses. Passive aggression reflects a faade of overt compliance that masks covert resistance, resentment, or hostility.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Positive body language includes sitting at the same eye level as the client with a relaxed posture, leaning slightly forward, with the arms and legs uncrossed.