A nurse explains to the family of a patient who is mentally ill ...

[Chloeellawright]

A nurse explains to the family of a patient who is mentally ill how the nurse-patient relationship differs from social relationships. Which is the best explanation?
 
  a. The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, but solutions are implemented by the patient.
  b. The focus shifts from nurse to patient as the relationship develops. Advice is given by both, and solutions are implemented.
  c. The focus of the relationship is socialization. Mutual needs are met, and feelings are openly shared.
  d. The focus is the creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with the growth and satisfaction of the other.

Question 2

A nurse should introduce the matter of a contract during the first session with a new patient because contracts:
 
  a. specify what the nurse will do for the patient.
  b. spell out the participation and responsibilities of each party.
  c. indicate the feeling tone established between the participants.
  d. are binding and prevent either party from prematurely ending the relationship.

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Only the correct response describes the elements of a therapeutic relationship. The remaining responses describe events that occur in social or intimate relationships.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A contract emphasizes that the nurse works with the patient rather than doing something for the patient. Working with is a process that suggests each party is expected to participate and share responsibility for the outcomes. Contracts do not, however, stipulate roles or feeling tone, or that premature termination is forbidden.

[Chloeellawright]

Correct answers!

[Eunice618]

Great! Please up vote