A client states, "Every time I get angry, I wind up taking it out on my wife and kids." A nurse responds, "You express your anger through physical violence directed at your family." Which therapeutic technique is reflected by the nurse?
A) Restating
B) Exploring
C) Formulating a plan of action
D) Making observations
A
You might also like to view...
An 80-year-old resident of an assisted living facility is proud of the fact that he was an elite athlete during his younger years
Despite his concerted efforts to remain physically active and maintain his stamina, he is lamenting his loss of exercise tolerance in recent years. How can his nurse best respond to these concerns? A) "It's inevitable that your heart increases in size as you age, and this is associated with a loss of cardiac efficiency.". B) "It's normal for your heart to contract less strongly as you age, and this makes you somewhat less able to exercise vigorously.". C) "As you age, it's common for your heart rate becomes less regular and this often results in fatigue.". D) "The normal increase in blood pressure that accompanies aging leaves you with less cardiac reserve capacity than when you were young.".
A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse knows that the body temperature of infants is prone to fluctuations. Which of these is the most probable cause for fluctuations in the infant's body temperature?
A) Large amount of subcutaneous white adipocytes or fat cells B) Increased ability to shiver and perspire C) Ability to independently forestall or reverse heat loss or gain D) Great surface area relative to mass and very high metabolic rate
A popular preinduction cervical ripening agent that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of peptic ulcers is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The client receiving lithium should be assessed for
a. alopecia, purpura, and drowsiness. b. pharyngitis, mydriasis, and dystonia. c. diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea. d. ascites, dyspnea, and edema.