During group, D tells of the pain she experienced when her child was killed in an automobile accident. F mentions that she, too, experienced the pain of losing a child in an accidental drowning. F comments on the fact that the pain lessens over time, even though in the beginning one cannot believe it will. Sharing similar experiences is a curative factor identified by Yalom as
A. universality.
B. ventilation.
C. reenactment.
D. recapitulation.
Answer: A. universality.
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consciousness, disturbed orientation, and perceptual alterations begs to have someone get the bugs off her would be a. "There are no bugs on your legs. Your imagination is playing tricks on you.". b. "Try to relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax.". c. "Don't worry, I will have someone stay here and brush away the bugs for you.". d. "I don't see any bugs, but I know you are frightened so I will stay with you.".
In addition to providing coaching, a nurse mentor may provide counseling to the mentee. For counseling to be successful, the mentor must:
a. Provide a quiet environment away from the unit. b. Keep the focus on technical and manage-ment responsibilities. c. Assure confidentiality. d. Present assignments that stretch the intel-lectual and technical ability of the mentee.
To help reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the nurse's first priority is to
1. Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues. 2. Administer antibiotics as ordered. 3. Perform strict hand washing before and after care of each patient. 4. Instruct each staff member to wear a mask while providing care.
When the emergency room physician refuses to report a suspected child abuse case, the nurse should:
a. Notify hospital authorities b. Report it c. Notify the hospital chaplain d. Call the police