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Question 1 of 5

The nurse plans to use self-disclosure to aid a mother and father in the grieving process after the death of their child. The steps of a helpful self-disclosure appear below. What is the first step?

A. Succinctly share a personal experience that is a similar grieving experience.

B. Listen to the parents talk about their child and observe their movements and gestures.

C. Reflect upon the parent's statements to communicate understanding.

D. Seek verification that the self-disclosure was helpful to the child's parents.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Listen to the parents talk about their child and observe their movements and gestures.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse cares for a patient who has metastatic cancer. Which action(s) by the nurse conveys warmth? (Select all that apply)

A. Avoid distracting actions such as hand gestures.

B. Show interest by occasional head nodding.

C. Lean forward toward the patient at a 45-degree angle.

D. Place arms across the chest to prevent fidgeting.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Show interest by occasional head nodding.

Question 3 of 5

When a nurse is conducting an assessment interview, the most efficient technique would be:

A. explaining the purpose of the interview.

B. excluding relatives and friends from the interaction.

C. telling the patient what data are already available.

D. asking closed questions to obtain essential information.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: asking closed questions to obtain essential information.

Question 4 of 5

A patient asks the nurse to make a decision for her about whether or not to continue taking hormone replacement therapy (estrogen). Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. "You should check with a doctor; I cannot give you advice about drugs.=

B. "My friend has taken estrogen for more than 5 years without any problems.=

C. "I can answer any questions you have but it is up to you to make this decision.=

D. "Herbal supplements were much better for me than prescription-strength estrogen.=

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "I can answer any questions you have but it is up to you to make this decision.=

Question 5 of 5

It would be most important for the nurse to temporarily withdraw expressions of warmth to which patient?

A. A 20-year-old patient who is angry and throwing objects.

B. A 32-year-old patient who is withdrawn and refuses nursing care.

C. A 48-year-old patient who is extremely anxious about surgery.

D. A 56-year-old patient who has a history of violent behavior.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 56-year-old patient who has a history of violent behavior.

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