When Communicating with a Psychotic,schizophrenic Patient,the Nurse Avoids the Use

question 29

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a psychotic,schizophrenic patient,the nurse avoids the use of slang phrases most importantly because:

• A) Such phrases have different meanings for different people.
• B) Such phrases will likely trigger anxiety and frustration in the patient.
• C) The use of such phrases is not appropriate when communicating therapeutically with a patient.
• D) This patient's altered thought processes will serve to make understanding such phrases very unlikely.

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Definitions:

Reflected Appraisal

A process where individuals form perceptions of themselves based on how they believe others view them.

Self-Knowledge

Awareness and understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal assessment of their own significance or merit.

Working Self-Concept

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