RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI
RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI ( 49 Questions)
A male client with schizophrenia continues to talk to others on the mental health unit using tangential speech. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Telling the client to discuss his ideas when his thoughts are more clear may not be effective as it does not provide immediate guidance on improving communication.
Teaching the client to slow down and focus on the topic by listening to his words is a therapeutic intervention to address tangential speech and promote effective communication.
Asking the client to repeat his comments may not directly address the issue of tangential speech and may not be as therapeutic as providing guidance on communication techniques.
Confronting the client when he talks rapidly may be perceived as confrontational and may not be the most therapeutic approach to address tangential speech.
A. Telling the client to discuss his ideas when his thoughts are more clear may not be effective as it does not provide immediate guidance on improving communication.
B. Teaching the client to slow down and focus on the topic by listening to his words is a therapeutic intervention to address tangential speech and promote effective communication.
C. Asking the client to repeat his comments may not directly address the issue of tangential speech and may not be as therapeutic as providing guidance on communication techniques.
D. Confronting the client when he talks rapidly may be perceived as confrontational and may not be the most therapeutic approach to address tangential speech.