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The nurse is using guided imagery with a client who is experiencing chronic pain.
What should the nurse direct the client's attention on during the session?

Positive external places.

Motivational phrases.

Tranquil sounds.

Emotional reflection.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Guided imagery involves creating a specific imagined reality for yourself.

These techniques can be self-taught or guided by a professional.

The more you’re able to use your imagination and engage your senses, the greater the benefits 1.

Choice B is not the answer because motivational phrases may not be as effective as positive external places in reducing chronic pain through guided imagery.

Choice C is not the answer because tranquil sounds may not be as effective as positive external places in reducing chronic pain through guided imagery.

Choice D is not the answer because emotional reflection may not be as effective as positive external places in reducing chronic pain through guided imagery.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Requesting military records by phone without the patient’s consent would be a breach of confidentiality.

Choice A is incorrect because sharing the health history with a case manager who is involved in the patient’s care would not be a breach of confidentiality.

Choice B is incorrect because discussing diagnoses with a physical therapist who is involved in the patient’s care would not be a breach of confidentiality.

Choice C is incorrect because providing a list of food allergies to nutritional services who are involved in the patient’s care would not be a breach of confidentiality.

A. Placing a client in restraints without having a healthcare provider's order. B. Administering the medication to a client behind a closed curtain. C. Enlisting security personnel to assist with restraining the client. D. Informing a client that the medication being administered is a sedative.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Placing a client in restraints without having a healthcare provider’s order.

It is inappropriate for a nurse to place a client in restraints without having a healthcare provider’s order.

Choice B is not the answer because administering the medication to a client behind a closed curtain is not necessarily inappropriate.

Choice C is not the answer because enlisting security personnel to assist with restraining the client may be necessary in some situations.

Choice D is not the answer because informing a client that the medication being administered is a sedative is not necessarily inappropriate.

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The nurse is using guided imagery with a client who is experiencing chronic pain.
What should the nurse direct the client's attention on during the session?