BATHEing the patient is an advanced practice nursing intervention that allows the practitioner to:
a. Develop a therapeutic relationship without "owning" the patient's problem.
b. Conduct psychological counseling within the context of the primary care encounter.
c. Focus on the "process" and not the assessment.
d. Make the patient and family happier.
ANS: A
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1. "Instructed patient that the medications will be taken now or later." 2. "Explained to patient that unless medications are taken, the physician will likely issue a discharge." 3. "Medications refused; physician notified." 4. "Physician notified that patient is uncooperative."
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1. Explains why some individuals exposed to illness-producing stressors remain healthy 2. Defines health as the absence of disease 3. Discusses illness-producing stressors 4. Defines illness and disease states
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