The nurse engages in a helping relationship with a newly admitted ...

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The nurse engages in a helping relationship with a newly admitted client when:
 
  1. Becoming familiar with the client's social history by reading the admission interview.
  2. Orienting the client to the physical layout of the facility as well as to the facility's policies.
  3. Gaining the client's trust by consistently keeping promises to return and visit.
  4. Respecting the client's wish to be alone after hearing about the loss of a family friend.
  5. Asking to remain with the client when he is experiencing symptoms of the flu.

Question 2

The nurse shows an understanding of the implication of recent research findings regarding the impact of communication when caring for the elderly institutionalized client when:
 
  1. Asking, What can I do to make you feel safe?
  2. Observed intently listening to the client describe how being alone makes her feel.
  3. Offering to take the client out for a walk.
  4. Consistently arranging for the client to have her hair done.
  5. Managing to get a copy of the client's favorite magazine.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: A caring relationship consists of four phases; preparing for the relationship is part of the pre-interaction phase.
Rationale 2: While an appropriate nursing intervention for this client, this activity does not necessarily assist in developing a caring relationship.
Rationale 3: A caring relationship consists of four phases; gaining trust is part of the introductory phase.
Rationale 4: A caring relationship consists of four phases; showing respect for a client and his wishes is part of the ongoing maintaining phase.
Rationale 5: A caring relationship consists of four phases; showing concern for a client and his wishes is part of the ongoing maintaining phase.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.
Rationale 2: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.
Rationale 3: This would be effective only if the nurse knew that going for a walk was important to the client.
Rationale 4: This would be effective only if the nurse knew that getting her hair done was important to the client.
Rationale 5: Good communication with the client will result in knowing what makes a difference to her. With this valuable knowledge, the nurse can reduce vulnerability and enhance the quality of life.