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Shelles · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient with schizophrenia who is part of the assertive community treatment (ACT) program indicates that he wants to offer an art class to other participants. Which is an appropriate statement by the nurse?

1. That's a good idea. I think you should do it.
2. Are you sure this you have the necessary skills to do this?
3. Have you had someone knowledgeable evaluate your talents?
4. Perhaps you should take your participation in the art world more slowly.

Question 2

A patient reports to the nurse that he has just been fired from his job. How might the nurse frame this event in order to make it an opportunity to promote resiliency?

1. Employment loss can provide the patient with a rest from the stresses of working.
2. Employment loss can provide the patient with a reason to withdraw from social pressures.
3. Employment loss can provide the patient with a way to develop a perspective on setbacks.
4. Employment loss can provide the patient with an opportunity to express his anger at his boss.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: One way to promote resilience is to encourage patients to help others, when appropriate. It is also important to identify patients' strengths through assessment and nurture these strengths by aligning them with patients' goals. Undermining patient's confidence or willingness to use their unique resources does not promote resilience.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: Resilient individuals see setbacks as temporary and necessary. Resting from stresses or social pressures are not necessary steps in training that promotes resilience. Expressing anger is not associated with resilience.