Asked by Lauren Singer on Jun 12, 2024
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A nurse is talking with a patient, and 5 minutes remain in the session. The patient has been silent most of the session. Another patient comes to the door of the room, interrupts, and says to the nurse, "I really need to talk to you." The nurse should
A) invite the interrupting patient to join in the session with the current patient.
B) say to the interrupting patient, "I am not available to talk with you at the present time."
C) end the unproductive session with the current patient and spend time with the interrupting patient.
D) tell the interrupting patient, "This session is 5 more minutes; then I will talk with you."
Unproductive Session
A meeting or therapy session where the intended goals or outcomes are not achieved, often due to lack of engagement or focus.
Interruption
The act of stopping or hindering a process or activity temporarily or permanently, causing a break in continuity.
Silent Patient
A patient who is either unwilling or unable to speak during therapy sessions, often posing challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
- Illustrate effective tactics for sustaining professional barriers and forestalling the fusion of boundaries in therapeutic alliances.
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Learning Objectives
- Illustrate effective tactics for sustaining professional barriers and forestalling the fusion of boundaries in therapeutic alliances.
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