Coping 2572

A client with a diagnosis of major depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me". Which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?

When the community health nurse visits a client at home, the client states, "I haven't slept at all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication response to this client?

A client experiencing disturbed though processes believes that his food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?

A client admitted to a mental health unit for treatment of psychotic behavior spends hours at the locked exit door shouting, "Let me out. There's nothing wrong with me. I don't belong here." What defense mechanism is the client implementing?

A client diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse anticipates which client behavior?

A client admitted voluntarily for treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from the hospital. Which action should the nurse take INITIALLY?

When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for this client?

The nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task that is MOST appropriate for this phase?

The nurse is providing care to a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute anxiety disorder. The client says to the nurse, "I have a secret that I want to tell you. You won't tell anyone about it, will you?" What is the Most Appropriate nursing response?

The nurse calls security and has physical restraints applied when a client who was admitted voluntarily becomes both physically and verbally abusive while demanding to be discharged from the hospital. Which represents the possible legal ramifications for the nurse associated with these interventions? Select all that apply.

The nurse employed in a mental health clinic is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The neighbor says to the nurse, "How is Carol doing? She is my best friend as is seen at your clinic every week." Which is the MOST Appropriate nursing response?

The nurse in the mental health unit recognizes which as being therapeutic communication techniques?

A client being seen in the emergency department immediately after being sexually assaulted appears alm and controlled. The nurse analyzes this behavior as indicating which defense mechanism?

A client's unresolved feelings related to loss would be MOST LIKELY observed during which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?

The nurse is working with a client who despite making a heroic effort was unable to rescue a neighbor trapped in a house fire. Which client-focused action should the nurse engage in during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?

Which statement demonstrates the BEST understanding of the nurse's role regarding ensuring that each client's rights are respected?

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following response by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication?

A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night." Th nurse responds, "You are having difficulty sleeping?" Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?

A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted client. Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic communication?

A nurse is conducting therapy with several clients and their families. Effective communication with clients and families is based on

When a family asks a nurse for reassurance about a client's condition, which of the following is an appropriate response?

A nurse in a mental health facility is preparing to conduct a class with older adult clients on grief and loss. Choose the verbal or nonverbal communication needs the nurse should employ when working with older adult clients. Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting." Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client using?

A nurse is obtaining informed consent for a client who has just learned she must have a breast biopsy. The client is perspiring and pale, has a respiratory rate 30/min, and says, "I don't quite understand what you're trying to tell me." The nurse should assess the client's anxiety as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention when trying to give necessary information to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe anxiety. Identify the nursing interventions that the nurse can use to assist the client who is experiencing a severe anxiety. Select all that apply.