When Therapeutically Communicating with a Client Who Has Just Found

question 17

Multiple Choice

When therapeutically communicating with a client who has just found out he is HIV- positive,the nurse should focus on

• A) professional needs.
• B) an unlimited time frame for communication.
• C) verbal communication only between the client and the nurse.
• D) achieving identified health-related goals.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, are distressing to the individual, and are considered to be outside societal norms.

Client-Centred Therapy

A counseling approach where the client leads the therapy session, promoting self-discovery, self-acceptance, and a solution to their problems, developed by Carl Rogers.

Process of Therapy

The broad sequence of steps or stages through which therapy occurs, from assessment and diagnosis to intervention and evaluation.

Climate

The average weather conditions of a particular area over a long period, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind patterns.