As a patient and nurse move into the working stage of a therapeutic relationship, the nurse's most beneficial statement is
a. I want to be helpful to you as we explore your problems and the way you express feelings.
b. A good long-term goal for someone your age would be to develop better job-related skills.
c. Of the problems we have discussed so far, which ones would you most like to work on at this time?
d. When someone gives you a compliment, I notice that you become very quiet and appear uncomfortable.
Question 2
What explanation about the unit milieu would be most important for the nurse to give to a newly admitted patient?
a. Your behavior will be carefully monitored during your hospital stay.
b. Unit activities will help you cope with immediate needs and stressors.
c. You will be given enough medication to bring your symptoms under control.
d. I will be gathering information about you to plan your care and your discharge.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Relationship between psychosocial adaptation
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Therapeutic Communication Skills
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals