A Nurse Wants to Demonstrate Genuineness with a Patient Diagnosed

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to demonstrate genuineness with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following should the nurse do?

• A) Restate what the patient says.
• B) Use congruent communication strategies.
• C) Use self-revelation in patient interactions.
• D) Consistently interpret the patient's behaviours.

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Definitions:

Ultraviolet Light

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.

Gamma Waves

A type of brain wave frequency associated with cognitive processing, memory, and learning.

Sensory Adaptation

The mechanism where sensory detectors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.