Exam 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview

A patient says,"Please don't share information about me with the other people." How should the nurse respond?

A new psychiatric nurse has a parent with bipolar disorder.This nurse angrily recalls embarrassing events concerning the parent's behavior in the community.Select the best ways for this nurse to cope with these feelings.Select all that apply.

Which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? The nurse:

A nurse is talking with a patient,and 5 minutes remain in the session.The patient has been silent for 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:

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

As a nurse discharges a patient,the patient gives the nurse a card of appreciation made in an arts and crafts group.What is the nurse's best action?

What is the desirable outcome for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship? The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate:

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

A nurse says,"I'm 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?

As a nurse escorts a patient being discharged after treatment for major depression,the patient gives the nurse a necklace with a heart pendant and says,"Thank you for helping mend my broken heart." Which is the nurse's best response?

A patient says,"I'm still on restriction,but I want to attend some off-unit activities.Would you ask the doctor to change my privileges?" What is the nurse's best response?

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

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

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

Which descriptors exemplify consistency regarding nurse-patient relationships? Select all that apply.

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

As a patient with mental illness is being discharged from a facility,a nurse invites the patient to the annual staff picnic.What is the best analysis of this scenario?

A new 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 are helpful in meeting the nurse's goal? Select all that apply.

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