A Patient Has Just Been Informed by the Physician That

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been informed by the physician that he will not be discharged today. The nurse brings in the patient's lunch tray and puts it on the overbed tray. The patient pushes it off onto the floor and shouts, "Get out of my room and leave me alone." The nurse's most therapeutic response would be

• A) "Is there something wrong with your lunch tray?"
• B) "You seem angry. Can you tell me about it?"
• C) "Why are you angry? You seemed so much happier earlier today."
• D) "I'll order you another lunch, and I'll be back when you're in a better mood."

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Definitions:

Unconscious Feelings

Emotions and desires not within the immediate realm of awareness, often influencing behavior in ways one is not aware of.

Catharsis

The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions through particular activities or experiences.

Insight Therapies

A category of psychotherapies that aim to improve mental health by fostering increased self-awareness and understanding of one's motives and actions.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A term in client-centered therapy for accepting and respecting others as they are without judgment or evaluation.