Which Remark by a Patient Indicates Passage from the Orientation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which remark by a patient indicates passage from the orientation phase to the working phase of a nurse-patient relationship?

• A) "I don't have any problems."
• B) "It is so difficult for me to talk about my problems."
• C) "I don't know how talking about things twice a week can help."
• D) "I want to find a way to deal with my anger without becoming violent."

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Definitions:

Group

An ensemble of persons who engage in interaction, have alike features, and as a whole experience a sense of cohesion or identity.

Tensions

Psychological or emotional strain or stress that can arise from a variety of sources, often associated with conflicting demands or challenges.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains how conflict and hostility between groups arise from competition over resources or conflicting goals.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups vie with each other to achieve a goal that cannot be shared or that is desired individually.