Asked by Jagmohan Aulakh on Jun 20, 2024
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Select the most therapeutic manner for a nurse working with a patient beginning treatment for alcohol addiction.
A) Empathetic, supportive
B) Skeptical, guarded
C) Cool, distant
D) Confrontational
Empathetic
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, showing an emotional connection and concern for others' well-being.
Supportive
Describes actions or behaviors that provide assistance, encouragement, or comfort to others.
- Appreciate the convoluted path of addiction recovery and present empathetic dialogue to familial relations.
Verified Answer
KJ
Karan JacobJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Support and empathy assist the patient to feel safe enough to start looking at problems. Counseling during the early stage of treatment needs to be direct, open, and honest. The other approaches will increase patient anxiety and cause the patient to cling to defenses.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the convoluted path of addiction recovery and present empathetic dialogue to familial relations.
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