Exam 9: Therapeutic Relationships

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

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

A patient who recently attempted suicide talks with the nurse about wanting to take a walk on hospital grounds.The nurse responds by telling the patient,"I will talk with the psychiatrist on your behalf." Select the accurate analysis of this interaction.

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

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

A nurse believes,"I'm the only one who truly understands this patient.Other staff members are too critical." Which situation is evident?

Select the desirable outcome for the initial stage of a nurse-patient relationship.The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate:

A patient frequently asks the nurse for extra snacks,implying more willingness to talk if these items are provided.The nurse should assess this behavior as:

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

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

A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how the nurse-patient relationship differs from other interpersonal relationships.Which is the best explanation? "The focus:

A nurse caring for a withdrawn,suspicious patient recognizes development of feelings of anger toward the patient.The nurse should:

A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving and must terminate the relationship.When a new nurse begins work with this patient,what is the starting point for the relationship?

A psychiatric nurse visits one particular patient before work,seeks out the patient during the shift,and spends a few minutes with the patient after going off duty.Which analysis is accurate? The nurse is:

A psychiatric nurse's parent had bipolar disorder.The nurse angrily recalls childhood memories of embarrassment about the parent's behavior.Select the best coping strategies for this nurse.(Select all that apply. )

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?" Select the nurse's best response.

Why should a nurse introduce the matter of a contract during the first session with a new patient? Contracts:

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

During the first interview,a nurse notices that a patient does not make eye contact.Which analysis is correct?

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