1.The nursing student addresses an 86-year-old patient by his first name at their initial meeting.
To the patient, this behavior
a.is a sign of the nursing student‘s empathy for the patient.
b.could be interpreted as a lack of respect on the part of the student.
c.clearly indicates that the student feels comfortable working with the patient.
d.indicates that the student is establishing firm boundaries for the relationship.

2.When considering the creation of an environment for emotional support in a therapeutic relationship, the primary focus of the nurse should be
a.removing stressors that cause anxiety and fear.
b.developing a trusting relationship.
c.encouraging the patient to become independent.
d.allowing the patient to be in control of medical decision-making.

3.A patient has just been informed by the physician that he will not be discharged today. The nurse brings in the patient‘s lunch tray and puts it on the overbed tray. The patient pushes it off onto the floor and shouts, Get out of my room and leave me alone. The nurse‘s most therapeutic response would be
a.Is there something wrong with your lunch tray?
b.You seem angry. Can you tell me about it?
c.Why are you angry? You seemed so much happier earlier today.
d.I‘ll order you another lunch, and I‘ll be back when you‘re in a better mood.

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