The nurse is caring for a client who is verbalizing concerns related to a difficult relationship. Which response by the nurse will block therapeutic communication and should be avoided?

A client with end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is hesitant to talk about the illness and the impending loss of life related to his diagnosis. Which action by the nurse promotes the client’s ability to express his feelings?

The nurse is working with a client in therapy. The client states, “I notice how my anxiety affects my decisions. I’m practicing new coping techniques.”  Which phase of Peplau’s nurse-patient relationship is being demonstrated?

Match the following motor behavior with their description.

The newly admitted client to the psychiatric unit is having blood drawn to check electrolyte levels The client asks, “Why are you drawing my blood?” Which response by the nurse is correct in answering the client’s question?

The nurse understands that the portion of the brain is considered the vital center for regulating cardiac and respiratory function is the .

Match the following client’s statement of the id, ego, or superego.

Which nurse statement best supports a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

During the psychiatric assessment, the nurse asks the client to describe his problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain information about which of the following?

Which client would most likely benefit from referral to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)?