ATI RN 3.0 Practice Mental Health 1 Questions and Answers A nurse enters a client's room, and observes that the client is agitated and pacing rapidly. The pt looks at the nurse and says, "back off. Leave me alone" What statement should the nurse

ATI RN 3.0 Practice Mental Health 1 Questions and Answers A nurse enters a client's room, and observes that the client is agitated and pacing rapidly. The pt looks at the nurse and says, "back off. Leave me alone" What statement should the nurse make? "I will give you some space if you calm down. Tell me what is making you feel so tense." A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The nurse enters the client's room and finds the client cutting into his flesh with a paper clip. After providing first aid, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Identify the clients feelings that lead to the self injury The nurse is caring for a client who reminds her of a negative person in her past. These memories cause the nurse to unconsciously displace negative feelings towards the client. The nurse should recognize that she is demonstrating which of the following behaviors? Countertransference A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the orientation phase? Identify the client’s perception of the reason for therapy A nurse is planning care for a client who has thoughts of suicide. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? The client agrees to notify a staff member of thoughts of self-harm A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Shortly after the client receives the diagnosis, the nurse enters the client's room and the client begins yelling,