Gina is having her clinical orientation on the psychiatric unit of the hospital where she will be starting a clinical placement
Surprised at learning the long average length of stay on the unit, she has asked her instructor how she and her classmates will be received as "new faces" on the unit. How should Gina's instructor respond?
A) "Don't worry. People with mental illness are often oblivious to the people around them."
B) "You'll be very susceptible to abuse or manipulation during the first few weeks, but you're expected to navigate those challenges."
C) "Many of the clients will recognize right away that you're new, but they'll be told ahead of time that you're coming."
D) "You'll find that most of the clients on the unit won't acknowledge the fact that you're new here."
Ans: C
While many students are understandably nervous about being recognized as new by clients, they are normally informed ahead of time that students will be coming. Clients are usually very aware of who they interact with. No care provider is expected to endure abuse.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is caring for elderly clients. Which of the following is the most significant safety threat to older clients?
A) Drowning B) Accidental falls C) Poisoning D) Electrical injury
A client admits to being HIV-positive, and that she is at about 16 weeks' gestation. Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally? Select all that apply
1. "I will take my Zidovudine (ZVD) at the same time every day." 2. "During labor and delivery, I can expect the Zidovudine (ZVD) to be given in my IV." 3. "After delivery, the dose of Zidovudine (ZVD) will be doubled to prevent further infection." 4. "My baby will be started on Zidovudine (ZVD) within 12 hours of delivery." Correct
The most prominent component of the jugular venous pulse is the:
a. a wave. b. c wave. c. v wave. d. x slope.
A student nurse has to open a bed for a client. What is the rationale for turning the top bedding down to the foot of the mattress and folding it back on itself when opening a bed for a client?
A) Protects the blanket B) Keeps the rougher blanket away from the client's skin C) Makes it easier for the client to handle the bedclothes D) Shows the client that the bed is ready