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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 6 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is fearful and reluctant to talk. Which of the following techniques is most effective when trying to engage the client in interaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broad openings allow a fearful client to choose what to discuss, reducing pressure and encouraging interaction, unlike focusing or silence which may intimidate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse asks the patient what he would like to talk about. This is an example of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broad openings allow the client to initiate and direct the conversation, encouraging them to choose the topic, unlike focusing or offering self, which have different purposes.
Question 3 of 5
A patient states, 'Right before I got here I was doing alright. My job was going well, my wife and I were happy, and we just moved into a new apartment.' The nurse responds, 'You said you and your wife were happy. Tell me more about that.' This is an example of which therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring delves deeper into a topic, like the client's happiness, to gain a fuller understanding, unlike restating or general leads which serve different purposes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is sitting with a patient who is crying. After a few minutes the nurse places one hand on the patient's shoulder. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the nurse's touch with this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Touch, when appropriate, offers comfort and support, not sympathy, physical assessment, or friendship, enhancing the therapeutic relationship.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements about verbal and nonverbal communication skills is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonverbal communication, conveying two-thirds of meaning, is as critical as or more so than verbal communication, which is not solely driven by the unconscious mind.