The mental health nurse is responsible for maintaining ...

[storky111]

The mental health nurse is responsible for maintaining professional boundaries. Which of the following would be an example of a professional boundary violation?
 
  A) Providing a nonbias environment
  B) Giving personalized gifts to a client
  C) Exhibiting confidentiality
  D) Avoiding personal attachment to the client

Question 2

A client with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder has been presented with a coping strategy by her therapist that may help her manage her behavior during manic episodes.
 
  The client has responded to the therapist's suggestion by saying, What's the use? I don't ever see this changing. The client's statement is suggestive of a potential problem with what factor that influences communication?
 
  A) Values
  B) Knowledge
  C) Ability to relate to others
  D) Attitude

[jesse.fleming]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
An example of a professional boundary violation includes giving personal gifts to a client. Providing a nonbias environment, exhibiting confidentiality, and avoiding personal attachment to the client are not boundary violations.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
A tone of defeatism or resignation is indicative of an attitude that may inhibit communication and treatment.