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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 27. Assessment of an older adult patient will be facilitated if the nurse: a. Identifies and accommodates patient physical needs early b. Pledges complete confidentiality of all topics to thepatient c. Adheres strictly to the order of questions on the standardized assessment tool d. Interprets data without regard to the patient’s spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices 28. When the patient makes the statement, “I get all balled up when I try to talk to him,” and the nurse responds, “Give me an example of getting all balled up,” the nurse is using thetechnique called: a. Exploring b. Reflecting c. Interpreting d. Paraphrasing 29. Which statement by the nurse to a male patient would be considered nontherapeutic? a. “I know exactly how you feel.” b. “I’m not sure I understand what youmean.” c. “Tell me more about what happened when youresigned.” d. “I see that you are wringing your hands as we talk about the job interview.” 30. Which of the following is an accurate statement about transference? a. Transference occurs when the patient attributes thoughts and feelings toward the therapist that pertain to a person in the patient’spast. b. Transference occurs when the therapist attributes thoughts and feelings towardthe patient that pertain to a person in the patient’s past. c. Transference occurs when the therapist understands and builds a value systemconsistent with the patient’s value system. d. Transference occurs when the therapist recalls circumstances in his or her life similarto those the patient is experiencing and shares this with the patient. 31. A basic tool the nurse uses when establishing a relationship with a patient with a psychiatric disorder is: a. Narcissism b. Role blurring c. Consistency d. Formation of value judgments

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