When a patient voices a delusion during a group session, the ...

[Melani1276]

When a patient voices a delusion during a group session, the nurse can effectively handle the situation by (select all that apply)
 
  a. using empathy.
  b. presenting reality.
  c. exploring the delusional content.
  d. focusing on the underlying need expressed.
  e. asking the group what they think about the delusion.

Question 2

As the nurse plans care for a newly admitted patient, identification of dysfunctional behaviors will provide the focus for
 
  a. evaluation.
  b. nursing diagnosis.
  c. nursing interventions.
  d. outcome identification.

[cdmart10]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Responding to the voicing of a delusion during a group session is best handled by using empathy, focusing on the underlying need, and presenting reality. Delusional thinking does not respond to logic or criticism.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse recognizes that dysfunctional behaviors are behaviors that would benefit the patient to change. These dysfunctional behaviors are written as defining characteristics in the nursing diagnosis. Nursing interventions are formulated that address changing dysfunctional behaviors to more adaptive behaviors. The focus of evaluation is patient progress; the focus of nursing diagnosis is patient problems; the focus of outcome identification is adaptive behaviors.