Author Question: A patient has identified the need for better anger management and tells the nurse, I'm afraid that ... (Read 112 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient has identified the need for better anger management and tells the nurse, I'm afraid that someday I might explode. The best strategy for reducing this patient's fear of losing control is to

a. talk about these feelings openly and directly.
b. discuss feelings in general without reference to the patient.
c. avoid talking about the feelings until the patient feels comfortable.
d. reassure the patient that expressing feelings is the first step to resolving them.

Question 2

Which scenarios demonstrate that a nurse is functioning within the scope of psychotherapeutic management? The nurse (select all that apply)

a. structures meaningful unit activities.
b. administers electroconvulsive therapy.
c. encourages a patient to express feelings.
d. interprets the results of psychological testing.
e. assesses a patient for medication side effects.

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Talking openly about feelings conveys the message that feelings are natural and can be handled. Once feelings can be discussed, the focus can shift to learning to cope more effectively with them. The other options are either avoidant or nontherapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment and, therefore, should be administered by a physician. Psychological testing is interpreted by a psychologist. All other scenarios are within the scope of practice of the nurse.