ATI ENGAGE MENTAL HEALTH RN
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Professional Academic Assistance Services
A nurse is caring for a client who state, "I really like you. Can we
get together socially after I am discharged?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
"Thank you. You are very kind. However, I am currently in a
relationship."
"I am your nurse. You are not allowed to ask me those types of
questions."
"I appreciate your comment. However, I am your nurse, and it
would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside of
treatment."
"That might be possible, but let us focus on treatment first." -
Answer: "I appreciate your comment. However, I am your nurse,
and it would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside
,of treatment."
The client might not be familiar with the boundaries of the
professional nurse-client relationship. The nurse should
reiterate the boundaries of the relationship while
acknowledging the client's statement.
A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing
therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the interview to encourage the client
to continue sharing feelings and information?
"Do you understand your next step for discharge?"
"What are some of the stressors that you have in your life?"
"Would you like more information on social support?"
"You understand your medications and are ready to discharge."
- Answer: "What are some of the stressors that you have in your
life?"
Open-ended questions allow the client to elaborate on what is
important to them in their own words. It is an open invitation to
share feelings and information.
, A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior
change. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to engage with the client?
"Tell me about the things that are important to you in your life."
"I think it would be best for you to gain other perspectives
before making any changes."
"If you prefer, I can offer you some options that others have
found to be helpful."
"You first must decide how important is it for you to make this
behavior change." - Answer: "Tell me about the things that are
important to you in your life."
This open-ended statement engages the client to discuss topics
that are important in their life and related to the potential
change of behavior.
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take during the orientation phase of the nurse-
client relationship?
Recognize educational needs.
Affirm the client's attitude toward treatment.
BUILDING THERAPEUTIC
RELATIONSHIP ASSESSMENT LATEST
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS GRADED
A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
A nurse is caring for a client who state, "I really like you. Can we
get together socially after I am discharged?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
"Thank you. You are very kind. However, I am currently in a
relationship."
"I am your nurse. You are not allowed to ask me those types of
questions."
"I appreciate your comment. However, I am your nurse, and it
would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside of
treatment."
"That might be possible, but let us focus on treatment first." -
Answer: "I appreciate your comment. However, I am your nurse,
and it would be inappropriate for us to engage socially outside
,of treatment."
The client might not be familiar with the boundaries of the
professional nurse-client relationship. The nurse should
reiterate the boundaries of the relationship while
acknowledging the client's statement.
A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing
therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following
should the nurse include in the interview to encourage the client
to continue sharing feelings and information?
"Do you understand your next step for discharge?"
"What are some of the stressors that you have in your life?"
"Would you like more information on social support?"
"You understand your medications and are ready to discharge."
- Answer: "What are some of the stressors that you have in your
life?"
Open-ended questions allow the client to elaborate on what is
important to them in their own words. It is an open invitation to
share feelings and information.
, A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior
change. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make to engage with the client?
"Tell me about the things that are important to you in your life."
"I think it would be best for you to gain other perspectives
before making any changes."
"If you prefer, I can offer you some options that others have
found to be helpful."
"You first must decide how important is it for you to make this
behavior change." - Answer: "Tell me about the things that are
important to you in your life."
This open-ended statement engages the client to discuss topics
that are important in their life and related to the potential
change of behavior.
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take during the orientation phase of the nurse-
client relationship?
Recognize educational needs.
Affirm the client's attitude toward treatment.
