The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The nurse has instructed the client about using the communication triad
The nurse determines that the client has understood this technique when he states which of the following?
A) "I should start by stating my feelings as an 'I' statement."
B) "Maybe I should start by describing the situation that has me upset."
C) "I should first tell the other person what I'd like to be different about the situation."
D) "I should begin by telling the other person what has triggered my emotion."
B
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a. Provide the material in writing to the client. b. Ask the client if she would like to watch a DVD about the information. c. Provide positive and immediate feedback to the client. d. Discuss the information provided in the educational session in 2 days.
Followership is best described as:
A. A well-defined science B. Not able to be taught or cultivated C. Voluntary D. The least significant aspect of a leadership "event"
A mother of a newborn baby boy is unsure of whether or not to have her son circumcised. She asks the nurse what is recommended by the AAP. The nurse tells her that as of 1999, the AAP's recommendation is:
1. They highly recommend routine circumcisions 2. They strongly recommend circumcision only if the parents are worried about infections 3. They have no current stance 4. They do not recommend routine circumcisions
After instructing the client on crutch walking technique, the nurse should evaluate the client's understanding by using which of the following methods?
A. Return demonstration B. Explanation C. Achievement of 90 on written test D. Have client explain produce to the family