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Which findings should the nurse anticipate when performing a psychological assessment on a client with a history of alcohol abuse?
Which findings should the nurse anticipate when performing a psychological assessment on a client with a history of alcohol abuse?
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Family history of alcoholism (correct)
- High self-esteem and happiness
- Desire to inflict pain upon others
When beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client on the mental health unit, which nursing actions are appropriate?
When beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client on the mental health unit, which nursing actions are appropriate?
- Meet the needs and specific desires of the client
- Provide health advice to the client
- Encourage the practice of new coping skills (correct)
- Exchange social media information with the client
In which conditions would the nurse anticipate the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as an option for a client with severe depression?
In which conditions would the nurse anticipate the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as an option for a client with severe depression?
- The client has not responded to conventional and antidepressant medication therapy
- The client is having acute suicidal thoughts (correct)
- The client is undergoing a stressful life change
- The client also has a neurocognitive disorder
A nurse in the emergency room is examining a rape victim brought in by a police officer. What should the nurse do?
A nurse in the emergency room is examining a rape victim brought in by a police officer. What should the nurse do?
Which of the following statements about the nurse-client relationship in the working phase is correct?
Which of the following statements about the nurse-client relationship in the working phase is correct?
Which of the following strategies would be most important when caring for clients with autism in a children's unit?
Which of the following strategies would be most important when caring for clients with autism in a children's unit?
Which of the following statements about sexual predators is correct?
Which of the following statements about sexual predators is correct?
Which of the following crisis intervention strategies would be most needed for a woman affected by a severe flood?
Which of the following crisis intervention strategies would be most needed for a woman affected by a severe flood?
Which action should the nurse take to prevent escalation of the client's mood?
Which action should the nurse take to prevent escalation of the client's mood?
What would be the best action for the nurse caring for a client after being admitted for domestic violence?
What would be the best action for the nurse caring for a client after being admitted for domestic violence?
Which client rights are lost when a client is involuntarily committed to a hospital for being dangerous to themselves or others?
Which client rights are lost when a client is involuntarily committed to a hospital for being dangerous to themselves or others?
What should the nurse do first when a client admitted to the psychiatric unit does not attend group activities but interacts with the nurse when approached?
What should the nurse do first when a client admitted to the psychiatric unit does not attend group activities but interacts with the nurse when approached?
According to the text, what is the best response for the nurse when the client's mother blames the client's father for the bed wetting problem?
According to the text, what is the best response for the nurse when the client's mother blames the client's father for the bed wetting problem?
Based on the text, what behaviors would the nurse expect a client exhibiting when coping becomes dysfunctional enough to require hospitalization?
Based on the text, what behaviors would the nurse expect a client exhibiting when coping becomes dysfunctional enough to require hospitalization?
According to the text, which family member's statement indicates a need for additional teaching in a psychoeducational group for family members of clients hospitalized with depression?
According to the text, which family member's statement indicates a need for additional teaching in a psychoeducational group for family members of clients hospitalized with depression?
Based on the text, what should the nurse do initially when a client asks for medication because she is feeling nervous within a therapeutic milieu?
Based on the text, what should the nurse do initially when a client asks for medication because she is feeling nervous within a therapeutic milieu?
Which response by the nurse is best when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder asks for an additional smoke break due to anxiety?
Which response by the nurse is best when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder asks for an additional smoke break due to anxiety?
Which approach by the nurse would most likely foster a therapeutic relationship with a client who tries to manipulate people?
Which approach by the nurse would most likely foster a therapeutic relationship with a client who tries to manipulate people?
What is the correct response when a client arrives late for unit activities and says, "Because I feel like it."?
What is the correct response when a client arrives late for unit activities and says, "Because I feel like it."?
What is the most appropriate response when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder asks for an additional smoke break due to anxiety?
What is the most appropriate response when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder asks for an additional smoke break due to anxiety?
Which approach is most likely to foster a therapeutic relationship with a client who tries to manipulate people?
Which approach is most likely to foster a therapeutic relationship with a client who tries to manipulate people?
What is an appropriate response when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder arrives late for unit activities?
What is an appropriate response when a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder arrives late for unit activities?
Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help the client deal with the displaced anger?
Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help the client deal with the displaced anger?
Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse expect the physician to routinely order for a client prescribed carbamazepine?
Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse expect the physician to routinely order for a client prescribed carbamazepine?
Which of the following statements would indicate that the client has been helped after 1 week of admission?
Which of the following statements would indicate that the client has been helped after 1 week of admission?
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate understanding of the concept of self-esteem?
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate understanding of the concept of self-esteem?
