A Hungry, Homeless Client, Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Refuses to Participate

question 18

Multiple Choice

A hungry, homeless client, diagnosed with schizophrenia, refuses to participate in an admission interview. A nurse streamlines the assessment, verbally assures safety, and provides a warm meal. What is the nurse promoting by these actions?

• A)Sympathy
• B)Trust
• C)Veracity
• D)Manipulation

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Definitions:

Hearing Aid

A small electronic device that amplifies sound for the wearer, improving communication for individuals with hearing loss.

Earwax

A natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal that helps to protect the ears from dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Another term for stroke, a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing disabilities in speech, movement, or other functions.

Artificial Tears

Eye drops formulated to lubricate the eyes and mimic the properties of real tears.