NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
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During a session with a client, the client asks the nurse what she should do about her “cheating” husband. The nurse replies, “You should divorce him. You deserve better than that.” The nurse used which nontherapeutic communication technique?
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Giving information
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Verbalizing the implied
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Giving advice
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Agreeing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Therapeutic communication is most effective when clients direct the flow of conversation and decide what to talk about. Giving patients a broad opening such as “What’s on your mind today?” or “What would you like to talk about?” is a good way to encourage clients to discuss what’s on their mind.
Detailed explanation-2: -The client may also overcome resistance, problem-solve, and continually evaluate progress toward goals. Which client statement should a nurse identify as a typical response to stress most often experienced in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship? “I can’t bear the thought of leaving here and failing.”
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