A client of yours tells you the depth of his loneliness, and you respond by saying: It's like you're in a cabin in the woods, and no one can reach you.. This is an example of which of the following?
a. The use of a metaphor, analogy, or visual image
b. Reflecting deeper feelings that you sense from the client
c. Making an interpretation based what you have heard from the client
d. Pointing out contrasting feelings
e. Higher level empathic responding
f. A poor empathic response
Question 2
After listening to your clients mixed feelings about her marriage, you reflect back the following: It sounds like on the one hand you get a sense of safety from the marriage, and on the other hand, you would like to feel a greater sense of freedom in your life. This is an example of which of the following?
a. The use of a metaphor, analogy, or visual image
b. Reflecting deeper feelings that you sense from the client
c. Making an interpretation based on what you have heard from the client
d. Pointing out contrasting feelings
e. A poor empathic response
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Subcutaneous drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion;
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the toe
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
Client is positioned