ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Adopt a neutral attitude when providing care. This approach is appropriate because it helps to build trust with a suspicious client by not evoking any feelings of threat or manipulation. By maintaining a neutral attitude, the nurse can establish a safe and non-threatening environment for the client to gradually open up and develop a therapeutic relationship.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Disclosing personal information may blur professional boundaries and make the client more suspicious.
B: Waiting for the client to initiate interaction may prolong the time it takes to establish a connection.
C: Approaching the client frequently may overwhelm the client and reinforce their suspicions.
E, F, G: These options are not provided in the question, so they cannot be evaluated.
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