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Bob-Dole

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The novice nurse working in psychiatric-mental health unit wishes to build on the skills of utilizing the authentic self while caring for patients with mental illness. Which is the most likely initial emotion from the nurse that may be associated
 
  with the nurse's use of authenticity?
  1. Sadness
  2. Anxiety
  3. Confusion
  4. Confidence

Question 2

Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the nurse's mindfulness to the patient with depression?
 
  1. Explaining medication effects to the patient
  2. Focusing on the patient's immediate needs
  3. Letting the patient know that time heals all sorrow
  4. Caring for the patient with an honest and nonjudgmental attitude



Brenm

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: As each self is personal and unique, being authentic is necessarily unconventional and anxiety inducing. This use of authenticity does not usually initially cause sadness, confusion, or confidence.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness that may be described as being in the moment. Focusing on the patient's immediate needs best demonstrates mindfulness. Describing medication effects demonstrates respect for the patient, not mindfulness. Caring for the patient with an honest and nonjudgmental attitude best demonstrates authenticity, not mindfulness. Telling the patient that time heals invalidates the patient's experience.



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