NCLEX V
A client with lung cancer says to the nurse, "I'm sick and tired of my family telling me not to worry and that a cure will be discovered before I know it." The therapeutic response by the nurse is:
"You're feeling angry that your family is hoping for a cure?" Reflection is the therapeutic communication technique that redirects the client's feelings back in order to validate what the client is saying.
Somatization disorder
A somatization disorder is characterized by multiple physical complaints involving numerous body systems
Signs of rape trauma
Rape-trauma syndrome is a complex, stress-related reaction in which the victim develops symptoms that reflect abnormal and/or extended reactions to the event. i.e. having nightmares about being stalked at night by a predator
Response to violent manic behavior
Removing the client to a nonstimulating environment to help control the behavior
Social phobia
Social phobias show up with severe anxiety or fear related to social situation or a performance situation. Fear of public speaking is the most common social phobia.
Medication administration for a client with panic attacks
Stay with client until symptoms decrease. This promotes safety and well being of the client
