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What is the rationale behind encouraging the client to appraise the quality of his or her experience?
What is the rationale behind encouraging the client to appraise the quality of his or her experience?
- To discourage the client from expressing feelings
- To prevent the client from making their own appraisal
- To impose the nurse's opinion on the client
- To encourage the client to make their own appraisal rather than accepting others' opinions (correct)
When is focusing on a single point useful during a session?
When is focusing on a single point useful during a session?
- When managing interruptions during a session
- To respect the client's unwillingness to explore further
- To overwhelm the client with multiple topics
- When the client is expressing a range of concerns (correct)
Why is formulating a plan of action important in client interactions?
Why is formulating a plan of action important in client interactions?
- To discourage clients from handling situations independently
- To leave the client without guidance
- To increase the likelihood of the client coping effectively (correct)
- To avoid any planning for future situations
How can exploring a subject or idea help in understanding a client better?
How can exploring a subject or idea help in understanding a client better?
What is the rationale behind challenging a client during a session?
What is the rationale behind challenging a client during a session?
How does disapproving a client's behavior or ideas affect the therapeutic relationship?
How does disapproving a client's behavior or ideas affect the therapeutic relationship?
What is the danger of giving literal responses to clients' figurative comments?
What is the danger of giving literal responses to clients' figurative comments?
What is the rationale behind giving approval to a client's idea or behavior?
What is the rationale behind giving approval to a client's idea or behavior?
What is the rationale behind offering oneself to a client in a therapeutic setting?
What is the rationale behind offering oneself to a client in a therapeutic setting?
How can a nurse use the technique of 'Placing events in time or sequence' in a therapeutic conversation?
How can a nurse use the technique of 'Placing events in time or sequence' in a therapeutic conversation?
When presenting reality to a client, why should a nurse avoid arguing with the client?
When presenting reality to a client, why should a nurse avoid arguing with the client?
What does 'Reflecting' involve in a therapeutic context when responding to a client?
What does 'Reflecting' involve in a therapeutic context when responding to a client?
