A nurse has entered a client's room and overhears a mother and daughter arguing about the mother's discharge plan. The mother really wants to go to a rehab center and the daughter really wants the mother to go to a nursing home
Their argument is an example of: a. defensiveness c. conflict avoidance
b. a power struggle d. a lack of trust
B
Power struggles involves individuals with different points of view. One individual is attempting to override the other individual's feeling or opinion.
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a. benefits and risks of the procedure are being explained to the client by the health care provider before consent is obtained. b. consent forms are being obtained for noninvasive procedures. c. client must be alive to give consent. d. procedure is for a life-threatening emergency.
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"Patient will refrain from gestures and attempts to harm self"? a. Implement suicide precautions. b. Frequently offer high-calorie snacks and fluids. c. Assist the patient to identify three personal strengths. d. Observe patient for therapeutic effects of antidepressant medication.