A client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. Using the CARE method of confrontation, what should the nurse do first?

Tell the client that offensive language is a problem.

Ask the client to avoid using offensive language.

Describe how the offensive language is disrespectful of others.

Explain positive consequences of using appropriate language.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Telling the client that offensive language is a problem does not involve a respectful, caring approach or explain the issue.

B. Asking the client to avoid offensive language is a step that can come after explaining the issue.

C. Describing how the offensive language is disrespectful of others is the first step in the CARE method, which involves Confronting the behavior with a clear explanation.

D. Explaining positive consequences is a later step, after addressing the current behavior.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Claiming to be the only one who understands the patient blurs professional boundaries and fosters dependency.

B. Appropriate self-disclosure is brief, relevant, and used only to help the patient, maintaining professional boundaries.

C. Keeping secrets with or for a patient is not a part of professional boundaries and can lead to ethical issues.

D. Discussing intimate or personal values can breach professional boundaries and is not appropriate self-disclosure.

A. "Bringing to mind someone or something that evokes love and compassion." B. "Elevating the heartrate by taking several shallow breaths in rapid succession." C. "Letting go of any distractions or worries." D. "Pausing before interacting with a client, family member, or colleague."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Bringing to mind a source of love and compassion helps in focusing and centering oneself in the "Centering Technique."

B. Elevating the heart rate through shallow breaths is not a step in the "Centering Technique"; the focus is on calming and centering oneself.

C. Letting go of distractions and worries is a key step in the "Centering Technique."

D. Pausing before interactions is part of the "Centering Technique" to focus attention and presence.

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