In Which Instance Would It Be Most Important for the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which instance would it be most important for the nurse to set limits?

• A) An involuntarily hospitalized patient insists on being discharged.
• B) Two patients are found kissing in an obscure area of the unit.
• C) A patient with suicidal ideation asks to leave the unit.
• D) A depressed patient seeks daily telephone privileges.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic View

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious mental processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behaviors and traits.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic approach to treat mental disorders and emotional distress through psychological techniques rather than medical means.

Client-therapist Relationship

The professional and interpersonal dynamic between a therapist and their client, which is crucial for effective therapy.

Rogers

Refers to Carl Rogers, an influential American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology.