Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 7th Edition By Mary C Townsend- Test Bank

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 7th Edition By Mary C - Test Bank. What is the most essential task for a nurse to accomplish prior to forming a therapeutic relationship with a client? 1. Clarify personal attitudes, values, and beliefs. 2. Obtain thorough assessment data. 3. Determine the client’s length of stay. 4. Establish personal goals for the interaction. ____ 2. If a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse, how should the nurse respond? 1. Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client. 2. Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings. 3. Immediately reassign the client to another staff member. 4. Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation. ____ 3. What should be the priority nursing action during the orientation (introductory) phase of the nurse-client relationship? 1. Acknowledge the client’s actions, and generate alternative behaviors. 2. Establish rapport and develop treatment goals. 3. Attempt to find alternative placement. 4. Explore how thoughts and feelings about this client may adversely impact nursing care. ____ 4. Which client action should a nurse expect during the working phase of the nurseclient relationship? 1. The client gains insight and incorporates alternative behaviors. 2. The client establishes rapport with the nurse and mutually develops treatment goals. 3. The client explores feelings related to reentering the community. 4. The client explores personal strengths and weaknesses that impact behavioral choices.