According to Peplau, treatment of client symptoms should involve which nursing action?A. Establishing a therapeutic nurseclient relationship
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A
Establishing a therapeutic nurseclient relationship
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B
Using the technique of desensitization
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C
Challenging clients negative thoughts
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D
Uncovering clients past experiences
The statement that matches what is being asked is A.
B. Using the technique of desensitization
This could seem tempting if the idea in “Using the technique of desensitization” addresses a different mechanism or priority than the one emphasized by the stem The wording does not track the stem’s main cue, so selecting it would shift the nurse away from the most precise interpretation or priority.
C. Challenging clients negative thoughts
This reflects a related idea, but it fits best when the idea in “Challenging clients negative thoughts” addresses a different mechanism or priority than the one emphasized by the stem The wording does not track the stem’s main cue, so selecting it would shift the nurse away from the most precise interpretation or priority.
D. Uncovering clients past experiences
This might be chosen when the idea in “Uncovering clients past experiences” addresses a different mechanism or priority than the one emphasized by the stem The wording does not track the stem’s main cue, so selecting it would shift the nurse away from the most precise interpretation or priority.
Conclusion
This question is best answered by using the stem’s most diagnostic detail as the anchor and selecting the option that addresses it with the least distortion. Other choices lean on broad themes rather than the specific cue.