The nurse is collecting the paintings from the patients after the art session is over. After art therapy, a patient hands the nurse a paper that consists of several black scribbles
Which statement demonstrates the nurse understands the goals and objectives of the therapy?
a. "Do you want to complete your painting?"
b. "I see that you don't take this very seriously."
c. "Can you tell me what happened to prompt such work?"
d. "Thank you. I'll put this away in a safe place for you."
ANS: D
Art therapy is used to help resolve conflicts and promote self-awareness. The nurse should not comment on the quality of the art or the patient's talents, but rather treat the project with respect and value. The work is simply each patient's self-expression. The other options make judgments about the work or the patient's willingness to participate.
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