A 12 year old client is admitted to the unit. Parents are concerned about the recent bedwetting incidents. which defense mechanism is the child exhibiting?

A client says to the nurse, “I feel so hopeless and I don’t think anything will ever get better.” What is the best therapeutic response by the nurse? “

A new parent is speaking to her co-worker on the style of parenting she wants to use. This style of parenting has firm, consistent rules and limits, although the parent allows for discussion and occasional flexibility of those rules according to special circumstances. Which style of parenting is the new parent speaking of ?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports experiencing conflict in their marriage. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask to promote therapeutic communication and gather relevant assessment data?

A chronic alcoholic is admitted to the clinic. The client states “I can quit anytime I want to.” Which defense mechanism is the client exhibiting?

A nurse is working with a patient and aims to establish effective communication. which of the following techniques should the nurse utilize to facilitate this goal?

A young male client is having trouble making a lifestyle change of old habits. The NP tells the client “Old habits die hard” but can die. This is an example of which type of coping?

For which patients will the nurse plan to implement adaptive communication techniques? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is communicating with a client who was admitted for treatment of a substance use disorder. Which of the following communicaion techniques should the nurse identify as a barrier to therapeutic communication?

A homeless client is admitted with anxiety and has not eaten in two days. What is the nurse’s priority action?