NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
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Question
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A client says, “Its’ been so long since I’ve been with my family.” Which statement by the nurse is an example of restating?
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“You say you haven’t seen your family in a while.”
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“Tell me what happened when you last saw your family.”
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“Go on. Tell me more.”
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“When was the last time you saw your family?”
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nurses develop empathy by gathering as much information about an issue as possible directly from the client to avoid interjecting their personal experiences and interpretations of the situation. The nurse asks as many questions as needed to gain a clear understanding of the client’s perceptions of an event or issue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Client: “My father spanked me often.” Nurse: “Your father was a harsh disciplinarian.” The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of restatement. Restatement involves repeating the main idea of what the client has said.
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