Exam 8: Therapeutic Relationships

A nurse ends a relationship with a patient. Which actions by the nurse should be included in the termination phase? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse should

A patient says, "I've done a lot of cheating and manipulating in my relationships." Select a nonjudgmental response by the nurse.

A novice psychiatric nurse has a parent diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This nurse angrily recalls feelings of embarrassment about the parent's behavior in the community. Select the best ways for this nurse to cope with these feelings. (Select all that apply.)

A nurse wants to enhance growth of a patient by showing positive regard. The nurse's action most likely to achieve this goal is

A novice nurse tells a mentor, "I want to convey to my patients that I am interested in them and that I want to listen to what they have to say." Which behaviors will be helpful in meeting the nurse's goal? (Select all that apply.)

At what point in the nurse-patient relationship should a nurse plan to first address termination?

Which issues should a nurse address during the first interview with a patient with a psychiatric disorder?

Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?

After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, "This patient is like one of my grandparents … so helpless." Which response is the nurse demonstrating?

Which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? The nurse

A nurse introduces the matter of a contract during the first session with a new patient because contracts

A nurse is talking with a patient, and 5 minutes remain in the session. The patient has been silent most of the session. Another patient comes to the door of the room, interrupts, and says to the nurse, "I really need to talk to you." The nurse should

Termination of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship has been successful when the nurse

A nurse caring for a withdrawn, suspicious patient recognizes development of feelings of anger toward the patient. The nurse should

A nurse says, "I am the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical." The nurse's statement indicates

A patient says, "People should be allowed to commit suicide without interference from others." A nurse replies, "You're wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify death." What is the best analysis of this interchange?

A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how a nurse-patient relationship differs from social relationships. Which is the best explanation?

During which phase of the nurse-patient relationship can the nurse anticipate that identified patient issues will be explored and resolved?