ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Custom Health Next Gen Questions
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Question 1 of 5
While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the RN. The two trade places, and the RN demonstrates the client’s behaviors. What is the main goal of this therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The main goal of the therapeutic technique demonstrated by the RN is to allow the client to identify the way he interacts (
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C). By mirroring the client's behaviors, the RN provides a reflection of the client's own actions, which can help the client become more self-aware of how he presents himself. This can lead to insight into his own behavior and communication style, facilitating personal growth and potential behavior change.
Choice A is incorrect because the main goal is not just to initiate conversation, but to promote self-awareness.
Choice B is incorrect as the focus is not on discussing the ineffectiveness of interactions but rather on self-identification.
Choice D is incorrect as the main focus is not on discussing the client's feelings but on allowing the client to recognize his own behavior patterns.
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