A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the inpatient psy…
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit following the sudden death of a spouse. The client states, “I don’t see the point of getting out of bed anymore.” Which nurse response best demonstrates therapeutic communication?
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A novice nurse begins a clinical rotation on an inpatient psychiatric unit. During the first clinical day, the nurse expresses concern to the instructor, stating, “I feel like I’m not really doing anything because I’m mostly talking with clients instead of performing physical care or procedures.”Based on foundational principles of psychiatric–mental health nursing, which response by the instructor best helps the novice nurse understand the priority role of the psychiatric nurse?
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A client tells the nurse, “I feel as though I haven’t been able to cope with my issues lately. Life just seems so hard.” Which assessment data will help determine and contribute to the client’s inability to cope? Select all that apply.
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