The nurse is collecting the paintings from the clients after the art session is over. A client hands the nurse his paper, which consists of several black scribbles. Which statement reveals nurse un-derstanding of the goals and objectives of art therapy?
1. "(Name), do you want to complete your painting?"
2. "What happened, (Name), don't you like to paint?"
3. "Can you tell me what happened, (Name)?"
4. "Thank you, (Name), I'll put this away for you."
ANS: 4
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 client's talents, but rather treat the project with respect and value. The work is simply each client's self-expression. The other options make judgments about the work.
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