The Multidisciplinary Team Is Meeting to Discuss Discharge Planning with the Family

question 9

Multiple Choice

The multidisciplinary team is meeting to discuss discharge planning with the family of a patient who recently attempted suicide.Which statement by a family member might constitute criteria for delaying discharge?

• A) The patient's spouse says, "I'll be taking long weekends from now on so we'll not be apart so much."
• B) The patient's daughter asks, "Do I keep it a secret that I miscarried my baby the day of the attempt?"
• C) The patient's son says, "If everyone thinks I'm going to make a fuss over this, they're wrong."
• D) The patient's father says, "What can we do to make sure this doesn't happen again?"

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Communication

Process in which the nurse consciously influences a patient or helps the patient to a better understanding through verbal and/or nonverbal communication.

Therapeutic Communication

An interaction technique used by healthcare professionals to support the patient's healing process.

Validation Therapy

A form of therapy used primarily for treating people with cognitive impairments and dementia, focusing on acceptance and validation of their feelings and beliefs.

Health Promotion Activities

Actions aimed at improving general well-being and preventing illness, such as exercise, healthy eating, and smoking cessation.