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a. therefore, the nurse's best clinical judgment should guide actions
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Correct Answer: C. As with any client, psychiatric clients can refuse
treatment unless a legal process resulting in involuntary commitment or
mandatory court order for treatment has been obtained.
Which of the following statements best reflects the difference between the
nurse-client (N-C) relationship and a social relationship?
a. In the N-C relationship, the primary focus is on the client and the client's
needs.
b. Goals in the N-C relationship are deliberately left vague and unspoken
so that the client can work on any issue.
c. In the N-C relationship, the nurse is solely responsible for making the
relationship work.
d. In the N-C relationship, there is no place for social interaction.
Correct Answer: A. Social relationships are mutual interpersonal
relationships in which the needs of both parties are addressed. The N-C
relationship is most concerned with meeting the needs of the client.
A community has an unusually high incidence of depression and drug use
among the teenage population. The public health nurses decide to address
this problem, in part, by modifying the environment and strengthening the
capacities of families to prevent the development of new cases of depression
and drug use. What is this is an example of?
a. Primary prevention
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b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
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a. therefore, the nurse's best clinical judgment should guide actions
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Correct Answer: C. As with any client, psychiatric clients can refuse
treatment unless a legal process resulting in involuntary commitment or
mandatory court order for treatment has been obtained.
Which of the following statements best reflects the difference between the
nurse-client (N-C) relationship and a social relationship?
a. In the N-C relationship, the primary focus is on the client and the client's
needs.
b. Goals in the N-C relationship are deliberately left vague and unspoken
so that the client can work on any issue.
c. In the N-C relationship, the nurse is solely responsible for making the
relationship work.
d. In the N-C relationship, there is no place for social interaction.
Correct Answer: A. Social relationships are mutual interpersonal
relationships in which the needs of both parties are addressed. The N-C
relationship is most concerned with meeting the needs of the client.
A community has an unusually high incidence of depression and drug use
among the teenage population. The public health nurses decide to address
this problem, in part, by modifying the environment and strengthening the
capacities of families to prevent the development of new cases of depression
and drug use. What is this is an example of?
a. Primary prevention
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b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
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