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The RN evaluating a clinical practice guideline is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and risk and probability. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.Changing the subject when the client expresses fear.Promising outcomes that cannot be guaranteed.False reassurance that nothing is wrong.

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A. Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.

Why

Psychosocial integrity items reward therapeutic communication and appropriate safety screening, not avoidance or false promises.

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The RN evaluating a clinical practice guideline is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and risk and probability. Assessment data include a small study reports benefit but has no randomization and a high dropout rate. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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