A Nurse Is Trying to Develop Trust with a Client

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is trying to develop trust with a client on an inpatient mental health unit.Which action by the nurse is going to best promote development of a mutually trusting relationship?

• A)At the beginning of the shift,the nurse promises to play a game of cards with the client at some point during that day and does so before the end of the shift.
• B)The nurse promises to play a game of cards with the client on the following day.
• C)The nurse leads a group discussion with clients about ways to develop trust in a relationship.
• D)The nurse gives the client written information about the medications he is taking.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition resulting from a person's belief that they have no control over the outcomes of their actions, leading to passive behavior and depression.

Orientation

A process or state of being oriented; can refer to one's position in space, direction, or adjustment to a new environment.

Affects

Refers to the experience of feeling or emotion in psychology, influencing an individual's behavior and perceptions.

Siblings

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