A client whose medical diagnosis is hepatic encephalopathy is admitted to the hospital. The client
has abused alcohol for 20 years.
The attitude on the part of the nurse assigned to care for the client
that would be most detrimental to establishing an effective nurse-client relationship is perceiving
that the client
a. has a serious physical condition.
b. did it to himself and is getting what he deserves.
c. will respond best to a calm, caring approach.
d. is challenging, requiring skill in both physical and emotional care.
B
This attitude is judgmental, whereas the other statements are nonjudgmental. Being judgmental
hinders the establishment of a therapeutic relationship.
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