The nurse is assessing a client with a sexual disorder. During the initial interview, the client relates details about her sexual preferences. The nurse thinks to herself, "Those things are bizarre!"
How should the nurse address these feelings about the client's behaviors?
A) Keep her feelings to herself.
B) Refocus the conversation on more acceptable content.
C) Discuss her feelings privately with a colleague.
D) Ask the client why she finds pleasure in these preferences.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Empathy is essential for all therapeutic interactions. If nurses recognize that they cannot be accepting and supportive of a particular client, then they should either not work with that client or seek consultation from colleagues or supervisors on how to act professionally.
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