The role assumed by the nurse in the crisis intervention clinic would probably never be described by
the adjective
a. active.
b. supportive.
c. goal directed.
d. inflexible.
D
Flexibility is a personal quality that enhances nursing effectiveness in crisis intervention therapy.
Flexibility is required for the nurse to work with the client to identify alternatives compatible with
the client's beliefs, personal values, and traditions.
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The nurse explains that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) consists of abstinent alcoholics who help other alcoholics become and stay sober. The foundation of AA is:
a. psychotherapy. b. a 12-step program. c. group support. d. individual counseling.
A family discusses the impact of a seriously mental ill member. Insurance partially covered treatment expenses, but the family spent much of their savings for care. The patient's sibling says, "My parents have no time for me."
The parents are concerned that when they are older, there will be no one to care for the patient. Which response by the nurse would be most helpful? a. Acknowledge their concerns and consult with the treatment team about ways to bring the patient's symptoms under better control. b. Give them names of financial advisors that could help them save or borrow sufficient funds to leave a trust fund to care for their loved one. c. Refer them to crisis intervention services to learn ways to manage caregiver stress and provide titles of some helpful books for families. d. Discuss benefits of participating in National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) programs and ways to help the patient become more independent.
Expected outcome should be written following which five step guideline?
a. Specific, medications, availability, response, time b. Selective, measureable, availability, reasonable, treatment c. Measurable, achievable, reasonable, time, selective d. Selective, medications, achievable, response, treatment
Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement during the application of an absorption or alginate dressing?
a. Never cut the dressing to fit the wound. b. Irrigate the wound gently to remove residual gel. c. Fill the wound cavity entirely with the dressing material. d. Never use a secondary dressing.