Which statement by the nurse who has been working with a child with ADHD might indicate
overinvolvement with the child and a need for supervision?
a. "There are times I want to spank him, like when he throws things.".
b. "He is beginning to concentrate more when he plays.".
c. "He responds best when I stay calm and neutral.".
d. "Decreasing environmental stimuli helps him concentrate.".
A
Negative feelings may indicate the presence of countertransference, signaling an unresolved conflict.
The other comments are appropriate and suggest no overinvolvement.
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A) During inspiration, the concentration of oxygen is equal in both the alveoli and the capillaries. B) During inspiration, oxygen diffuses from the arterial system through to the alveolar capillary membrane. C) During inspiration, carbon dioxide provides the basis for all diffusion gradients. D) During inspiration, oxygen is greater in the alveoli than in the capillaries.
The nurse stops in to see a client who just received the diagnosis of cancer. This nurse is demonstrating:
a. empathy. c. acceptance. b. sympathy. d. presence.