A client with schizophrenia who frequently has auditory hallucinations has been taught strategies to deal with them. The nurse documents that the client demonstrates use of the interacting strategy when observing the client:
A)
talking to the voice and pretending to use a mobile phone.
B)
playing the piano and singing loudly.
C)
reading out loud while reading the newspaper.
D)
sitting quietly and listening to what the voices have to say.
A
Explanation:
A)
Talking to the voices or telling them to stop is way of interacting with them, allowing the client to acknowledge they are not real. Playing the piano is an activity strategy. Reading out loud is a form of distraction strategy. Actively listening to the voices is not a strategy.
Application
Evaluation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
Talking to the voices or telling them to stop is way of interacting with them, allowing the client to acknowledge they are not real. Playing the piano is an activity strategy. Reading out loud is a form of distraction strategy. Actively listening to the voices is not a strategy.
Application
Evaluation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
Talking to the voices or telling them to stop is way of interacting with them, allowing the client to acknowledge they are not real. Playing the piano is an activity strategy. Reading out loud is a form of distraction strategy. Actively listening to the voices is not a strategy.
Application
Evaluation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
Talking to the voices or telling them to stop is way of interacting with them, allowing the client to acknowledge they are not real. Playing the piano is an activity strategy. Reading out loud is a form of distraction strategy. Actively listening to the voices is not a strategy.
Application
Evaluation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
You might also like to view...
Which of the following describes a dimension of the social determinants of health (SDH) defined within Healthy People 2020?
a. Employment b. Education c. Gender d. Income
The nursing instructor is talking with her class about spinal anesthesia. What would be the nursing care intervention required when caring for a client recovering from spinal anesthesia?
A) Turn the client from side to side at least every 2 hours. B) Assist the client to a sitting position at the side of the bed. C) Instruct the client to stay in bed until sensation and movement returns. D) Monitor respiratory rate and sensation every 2 hours or as per ordered.
A 4-month-old infant has gastroesophageal reflux (GER) but is thriving without other complications. What should the nurse suggest to minimize reflux?
a. Place in Trendelenburg position after eating. b. Thicken formula with rice cereal. c. Give continuous nasogastric tube feedings. d. Give larger, less frequent feedings.
After a natural disaster occurred, an emergency worker referred a family for crisis intervention services. One family member refused to attend the services, stating "No way, I'm not crazy." The best response the nurse can give is which of the following?
a. "Many times disasters can create mental health problems, so you really should participate with your family." b. "Crisis intervention is a short-term problem-solving type of help, and seeking this help does not mean that you have a mental illness." c. "Don't worry now. The psychiatrists are well trained to help." d. "Crisis intervention will help your family communicate better."