A nurse is engaged in role-playing with a client with borderline personality disorder to assist the client in learning how to communicate effectively. Which of the following would the nurse encourage the client to use? Select all that apply
A) "Me" statements
B) Validating perceptions with others
C) Paraphrasing before responding
D) Listening passively
E) Compromising
B
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a. deactivation of T cells." b. natural and acquired immunity." c. inflammation." d. phagocytosis."
Which type of seizures involves both hemispheres of the brain?
a. Focal b. Partial c. Generalized d. Acquired
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a. Relax any eating pressures. b. Firmly insist that the child eat normally. c. Serve foods that are either hot or cold. d. Provide only liquids because chewing is painful.
Which statements might a pregnant teenager be likely to make at her initial prenatal examination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "I didn't know I could get pregnant the first time I had sex." 2. "Several of my friends go to clinics to get contraception." 3. "It's no big deal; two of my best friends have babies, too." 4. "I was 13 years old when I had sex the first time." 5. "My family and my boyfriend are really happy and supportive."