During the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, which of the following actions by the nurse would best help the client to explore problems?

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Question 1 of 5

During the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, which of the following actions by the nurse would best help the client to explore problems?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Helping the client to clarify feelings and behavior is a first step in problem identification and exploration. This approach empowers the client to examine and understand their own issues, fostering a therapeutic process. The nurse must remain nonjudgmental and avoid giving direct advice. Choice A might be useful later but doesn’t initiate exploration, C skips ahead to solutions, and D deflects responsibility, none of which prioritize the client’s self-exploration.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient is sitting alone, slouched, with eyes closed. The nurse approaches. Which statement is most likely to encourage the patient to talk?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the age at onset of a mental illness such as schizophrenia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements about spirituality are true? Select one that does not apply.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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