A psychiatric–mental health nurse is providing care for a female client who exhibits numerous challenging behaviors
The client has been involved in conflicts with caregivers and peers in the past, so the nurse is particularly aware of the need to foster unconditional positive regard for the client. How can the nurse best demonstrate this principle of psychiatric-mental health nursing care?
A) By expressing acceptance of the client as a person, regardless of her behavior
B) By expressing praise for the client's actions regardless of whether they are appropriate
C) By consciously withholding advice or suggestions for behavior modifications that may make the client uncomfortable
D) By telling the client frequently that her needs take precedence over the needs of others
Ans: D
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Unconditional positive regard means consistently considering the client in a positive way, not having conditions for acceptance or evaluating the client negatively. Unconditional positive regard does not preclude giving advice and it does not mean that the nurse gives approval to every action of the client. Similarly, it does not involve telling the client that his or her needs always take precedence.
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