A client with a personality disorder has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Thought Processes. The nurse should implement which of the following skills when interacting with the client?
A)
Approach client in a friendly, jovial manner.
B)
Reassure client she is in a safe place.
C)
Allow visitors to stay longer than designated visiting hours.
D)
Ignore suspicions and fears verbalized by the client.
B
Explanation:
A)
Reassurance of a safe environment may help allay client's underlying fear and insecurity. Clients should be approached in a matter-of-fact, professional manner; excessive friendliness may be interpreted as a weakness or deceit. Strict adherence to rules conveys assurance of safety. Suspicions and fears shouldn't be ignored, but also not overemphasized.
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Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
Reassurance of a safe environment may help allay client's underlying fear and insecurity. Clients should be approached in a matter-of-fact, professional manner; excessive friendliness may be interpreted as a weakness or deceit. Strict adherence to rules conveys assurance of safety. Suspicions and fears shouldn't be ignored, but also not overemphasized.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
Reassurance of a safe environment may help allay client's underlying fear and insecurity. Clients should be approached in a matter-of-fact, professional manner; excessive friendliness may be interpreted as a weakness or deceit. Strict adherence to rules conveys assurance of safety. Suspicions and fears shouldn't be ignored, but also not overemphasized.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
Reassurance of a safe environment may help allay client's underlying fear and insecurity. Clients should be approached in a matter-of-fact, professional manner; excessive friendliness may be interpreted as a weakness or deceit. Strict adherence to rules conveys assurance of safety. Suspicions and fears shouldn't be ignored, but also not overemphasized.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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