Mr.D says to you, Please don't call my mother. If she knows I'm back in the hospital, she'll make me quit school and move back home. I know I messed up, but I really don't want to move back in with my parents. what is the best therapeutic communications response?
a. none of the staff will say anything, but you should tell her yourself
b. Your mom loves you, and she is just concerned about your well-being
c. It sounds like you want to be independent and responsible for yourself
d. you are an adult and you have a right to make your own decisions
Answer: c. It sounds like you want to be independent and responsible for yourself
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and newly diagnosed angina. What drug would the nurse question if ordered?
A) Ranolazine (Ranexa) B) Nitroglycerin (generic) C) Propranolol D) Diltiazem
The nurse knows the mortality rate is high in lung cancer clients due to which factor?
A) Increase in women smokers B) Increased incidence among the elderly C) Increased exposure to industrial pollutants D) Few early symptoms
A group of students are reviewing information about STIs. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as the most common bacterial STI in the United States?
A) Gonorrhea B) Chlamydia C) Syphilis D) Candidiasis
In the context of the factors of individual variation that alter the effect of a drug, select the statement that best describes the placebo effect.
A. Less body fat can lead to perceived symptom improvement. B. Positive attitude can lead to perceived symptom improvement. C. Excitement can lead to perceived symptom improvement. D. None of the above statements are correct.