During a group therapy session a client addresses the group, saying "I have been thinking about the
way I feel about my husband. I am angry with him. He has no right to hit me or call me names. I feel
hurt, too.
I wonder what I have done to deserve this abuse.". The client begins to sob. This can be
assessed as
a. transference.
b. cohesiveness.
c. ventilation.
d. altruism.
C
Ventilation is the expression of one's feelings. Option A: Transference is an emotional attachment to
the therapist based on experience in the primary family. Option B: Cohesiveness refers to the
"togetherness" of the group. Option D: Altruism refers to learning that one can be useful to others.
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a. Active b. External c. Life-threatening d. Internal
The third step of the nursing process encompasses planning and
a. assessment c. diagnosis b. evaluation d. outcome identifica-tion
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. This requires further investigation. 2. This is indicative of an allergic reaction. 3. This means there is probably more pathology present. 4. This is normal.
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A) PIE note B) Flow sheet C) Narrative note D) SOAP note