A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. (A). Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A. "We have to go over these instructions before you can go. Please try to listen." - This response may come across as dismissive or confrontational, which can escalate the client's anger and hinder effective communication. It does not demonstrate empathy or understanding of the client's emotions.

B. "You should be able to regulate your feelings better by now. Why are you angry?" - This response can be perceived as judgmental and invalidating of the client's emotions. It does not promote a supportive or therapeutic environment for the client to express their feelings.

C. "I can sense you are angry. Tell me how you feel about being discharged today." - This response acknowledges the client's emotions empathetically and invites them to express their feelings openly. It demonstrates a therapeutic understanding of the client's perspective and creates an opportunity for effective communication and problem-solving.

D. "Would you rather not be discharged today?" - This response acknowledges the possibility that the client may have concerns or preferences about discharge. It opens the door for further discussion and exploration of the client's feelings and needs regarding the discharge process.

A. "The focus is on solving the patient's problems. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, and solutions are given by the nurse." This explanation highlights the nurse's role in problem-solving and providing solutions, which is characteristic of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship where the nurse takes an active role in addressing the patient's needs and challenges.

B. "The focus of the relationship is socialization. Mutual needs are met, and feelings are openly shared." This explanation describes more of a social relationship where mutual needs are met, and feelings are shared openly, rather than focusing on problem-solving and addressing the patient's specific issues.

C. "The focus is the creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with the growth and satisfaction of the other." While this explanation emphasizes a partnership and mutual concern for growth and satisfaction, it does not specifically highlight the nurse's role in problem-solving and providing solutions for the patient's problems.

D. "The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, but solutions are implemented by the patient." This explanation captures the essence of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, where the focus is on the patient's needs, and while problems are discussed collaboratively, the patient takes an active role in implementing solutions.