Asked by Victoria Baumgarten on May 16, 2024
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When working with a patient beginning treatment for alcohol abuse, what is the nurse's most therapeutic approach?
A) Empathetic, supportive
B) Strong, confrontational
C) Skeptical, guarded
D) Cool, distant
Empathetic
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Confrontational
An approach or behavior that involves direct and sometimes aggressive expression of opinions or demands.
Skeptical
Having doubts or reservations; questioning the validity or authenticity of something.
- Communicate effectively with patients beginning treatment for alcohol abuse.
Verified Answer
YA
Yielle AlipioMay 20, 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
- Communicate effectively with patients beginning treatment for alcohol abuse.
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