A Nurse Wants to Demonstrate Genuineness with a Patient Diagnosed

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse should

• A) restate what the patient says.
• B) use congruent communication strategies.
• C) use self-revelation in patient interactions.
• D) consistently interpret the patient's behaviors.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Stage III

A classification in disease staging, often indicating advanced or moderately advanced disease, with specifics varying by the condition being described.

Sleep Cycle

The progression through various stages of non-REM and REM sleep that occurs multiple times during a typical night's sleep, important for physical and mental restoration.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep due to airway blockage.