12 Questions
What is the rationale behind encouraging the client to appraise the quality of his or her experience?
To encourage the client to make their own appraisal rather than accepting others' opinions
When is focusing on a single point useful during a session?
When the client is expressing a range of concerns
Why is formulating a plan of action important in client interactions?
To increase the likelihood of the client coping effectively
How can exploring a subject or idea help in understanding a client better?
By delving further into a subject to aid better understanding
What is the rationale behind challenging a client during a session?
To defend the delusions or misperceptions more strongly
How does disapproving a client's behavior or ideas affect the therapeutic relationship?
It implies the nurse has the right to pass judgment on the client's thoughts or actions
What is the danger of giving literal responses to clients' figurative comments?
It tends to limit the client's freedom to think, speak, or act in a certain way
What is the rationale behind giving approval to a client's idea or behavior?
To limit the client's freedom to think, speak, or act
What is the rationale behind offering oneself to a client in a therapeutic setting?
To provide unconditional attention to the client
How can a nurse use the technique of 'Placing events in time or sequence' in a therapeutic conversation?
By helping the nurse and client understand events in perspective
When presenting reality to a client, why should a nurse avoid arguing with the client?
To maintain a therapeutic relationship based on respect
What does 'Reflecting' involve in a therapeutic context when responding to a client?
Redirecting client actions, thoughts, and feelings back to the client
This quiz covers different types of responses in counseling sessions such as challenging, defending, and disagreeing. Learn how each type of response can impact the client and the counseling process.
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