The nurse fails to assess personal values surrounding a client’s gender assignment before caring for a client who is transgender. Which issue is the nurse at most at risk for that may hinder development of the nurse–client relationship?

The client spoke of a current event in the national news and described it as it relates to the client. Then the client spoke of a historical event and described it as being directly related to the client. Which question might the nurse ask to determine if the client is experiencing ideas of reference?

During the admission interview, the nurse asks the client about what led to their hospitalization. The client responds, “They lied about me. They said I murdered my mother. You’re the killers. You all killed my mother. She died before I was born.” Which is the best response by the nurse?

The client is in the working phase of the therapeutic nurse–client relationship. Which action by the nurse would best help the client to explore problems?

A nurse has interactions with several clients throughout the day. The nurse would  require a formal setting for discussion for which client?

The nurse is caring for a client recently admitted for depression. Which behavior demonstrated by the nurse indicates positive regard? Select all that apply.

A client is fearful and reluctant to talk after a traumatic event. Which technique will the nurse employ that is most effective when trying to engage the client in interaction?

The nurse is caring for a client that is in the process of obtaining a divorce from their partner. Which factor would be the most influential in assessing the client’s response to this stressor?

The nurse has been working diligently to assist with trauma counseling for clients in the community that was affected by a hurricane that devastated homes and community resources. Which behaviors indicate that the nurse is experiencing compassion fatigue? Select all that apply

A nurse in the behavioral health unit witnessed another nurse violate the boundaries of the professional relationship with a client. When reporting this to the nurse manager, which role is the nurse acting in for the client?