A Nurse Works with an Adolescent Who Is Moody and Withdrawn

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse works with an adolescent who is moody and withdrawn because the teen's parents are divorcing.Establishing a therapeutic alliance is a priority because:

• A) focusing on the strengths of an individual increases the individual's self-esteem.
• B) the adolescent should express feelings and not keep them internalized.
• C) acceptance and trust convey feelings of security to the adolescent.
• D) therapeutic activities provide an outlet for tension.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on the study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels, including the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life.

Scientific Methods

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Satisfaction

The feeling of pleasure or fulfillment that comes from achieving one's desires or needs.

Empirical Approach

A method of inquiry that relies on direct, systematic observation and experimentation to gather knowledge and evidence.