A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of "offering self"?

"I’d like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."

"I hope you will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates."

"Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?"

"I’ve also had traumatic life experiences. Maybe it would help if I told you about them."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   This statement demonstrates the nurse's willingness to spend time with the patient to build rapport and trust, offering the nurse's presence and support.
B.   This statement expresses hope but doesn't directly offer the nurse's presence or support.
C.   This question encourages exploration of the patient's feelings but doesn't directly offer the nurse's presence.
D.   This statement shares personal experiences but doesn't directly offer the nurse's presence or support.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]

Explanation

A. This response invalidates the patient's feelings and avoids addressing the emotion, hindering communication.
B. Acknowledging the patient's emotion validates their feelings and encourages further discussion.
C. Validates the patient's emotional expression and offers understanding.
D. Acknowledges the depth of the patient's pain and encourages expression without judgment.

A. Every client will be questioned concerning the impact the suicide had on him or her personally. B. All group therapy sessions will be held on the unit for at least a 72-hour period. C. Suicide precautions for a full 24 hours will be implemented for all clients. D. A client-focused psychological postmortem assessment will be conducted immediately.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While assessing the impact of a suicide attempt on others is important, the immediate focus following a successful suicide attempt in a mental health unit is to ensure the safety of all clients.
B. Restricting group therapy for 72 hours might impede the therapeutic process and does not directly address the safety of clients after a suicide attempt.
C. Following a suicide attempt, it's standard practice to heighten monitoring and implement suicide precautions for all clients to ensure their safety.
D. While assessing the situation is important, immediate intervention to prevent further harm to other clients is a priority following a suicide attempt. The psychological assessment might occur but would not be the primary intervention in this immediate crisis situation.

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