ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health facility. The client tells the nurse that the government is reading her mail. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "It must be frightening to think that someone is reading your mail." This response shows empathy and acknowledges the client's feelings without directly challenging their belief. It validates the client's emotions and helps build trust in the therapeutic relationship.
Explanation for incorrect choices:
A: This response directly challenges the client's belief, which may lead to the client becoming defensive or feeling invalidated.
B: This response focuses on the physical aspect of the mail being sealed, which does not address the client's emotional distress.
D: This response asks a probing question that may come off as confrontational and may make the client feel judged or interrogated.
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