A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with depression. Which ...

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A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with depression. Which statement is an example of attending?
 
  a. We all have stress in life. Being in a psychiatric hospital isn't the end of the world.
  b. Tell me why you felt you had to be hospitalized to receive treatment for your depression.
  c. You will feel better after we get some antidepressant medication started for you.
  d. I'd like to sit with you a while so you may feel more comfortable talking with me.

Question 2

Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will:
 
  a. deny suicidal ideation.
  b. report a sense of well-being.
  c. take medications as prescribed.
  d. attend clinic appointments on time.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Attending is a technique that demonstrates the nurse's commitment to the relationship and reduces feelings of isolation. This technique shows respect for the patient and demonstrates caring. Generalizations, probing, and false reassurances are nontherapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance. The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.

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