During a psychoeducational group on assertiveness training, a ...

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During a psychoeducational group on assertiveness training, a client asks, Why do we need to learn about this stuff? Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?
 
  A. Because your doctor requires you to attend this group.
  B. Being assertive is the ability to stand up for yourself while respecting the rights of others.
  C. Assertiveness training teaches you how to ask for what you want, when you want it.
  D. Assertive people place the needs and rights of others before their own.

Question 2

After threatening to jump off a bridge, a client is brought to an emergency department by police. To assess for suicide potential, which question should a nurse ask first?
 
  A. Are you currently thinking about harming yourself?
  B. Why do you want to harm yourself?
  C. Have you thought about the consequences of your actions?
  D. Who is your emergency contact person?

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Assertiveness training assists people to maintain their own self-respect and meet their needs while respecting the rights of others.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should first assess the client for current suicidal thoughts to minimize risk of harm and provide appropriate interventions. A suicidal client is experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The crisis team should prioritize safety by assessing the client for thoughts of self-harm.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[softEldritch]

Gracias!