NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
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The client expresses frustration that the doctor does not spend enough time with her when making rounds. The nurse replies, “The doctors are very busy. What can I help you with?” The nurse incorporated which nontherapeutic technique in this response?
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Belittling
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Defending
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Disagreeing
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Introducing an unrelated topic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Expressing empathy to a client is required for the client to make him feel more comfortable to express his feelings to the nurse. This indicates that the nurse has a therapeutic relationship with the client.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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