An adult dies in a tragic accident. Afterward, the siblings plan a funeral service. Which statement by a sibling best indicates a sense of self-actualization?
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Question 2 of 19
A school nurse is meeting with a group of elementary school teachers to talk about motor disorders. One of the teachers raises their hand and says, 'I have a student in my class who cannot stop moving her arms unless she sits on her hands. Could this be a movement disorder?' What diagnosis would the nurse suggest as a possibility for this student?
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Question 3 of 19
Select the most appropriate label to complete this nursing diagnosis: related to feelings of shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by watching television alone at home every evening.
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Question 4 of 19
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care to a patient who has recently emigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe. Which of the following would be least effective in providing culturally competent care?
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Question 5 of 19
Which of the following are examples of primary prevention in a community mental health setting? Select all that apply.
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Question 6 of 19
While talking with a client with an eating disorder, the client states, 'I've gained 2 pounds, so soon I'll be over 100 pounds.' The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
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Question 7 of 19
A patient visits the clinic and tells the nurse about being under a great deal of stress on the job for the past month. Applying the factors that determine the stress response, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
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Question 8 of 19
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about open and closed groups. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of an open group?
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Question 9 of 19
A nurse is readmitting a client with a co-occurring diagnoses of schizophrenia and alcohol abuse who has relapsed. The client says, I'm just a failure. I'll never be anything but just a drunk. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 10 of 19
An appropriate expected outcome in individual therapy regarding the perpetrator of abuse would be:
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Question 11 of 19
A 26-month-old displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often says, 'No!' Which psychosocial crisis is evident?
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Question 12 of 19
The nurse understands that one of the many strategies of nonthreatening feedback is to limit the feedback to an appropriate time and place. While in the milieu, which nursing statement is an example of this strategy?
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Question 13 of 19
A child diagnosed with autism is hospitalized in an inpatient mental health unit. When developing the plan of care for this child, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
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Question 14 of 19
A patient was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt made after his daughter was killed in an automobile accident during which he had been driving and survived with only minor injuries. Even though the accident was unavoidable, he feels responsible. During the assessment interview, the patient begins to describe the last conversation he had with his daughter before he lost control of the automobile. As he speaks about his daughter, his voice trembles, and a silent tear rolls down his face. He makes a visible attempt to 'straighten up' and smiles superficially at the nurse, stating, 'I'll get over this. I just need to keep a stiff upper lip. I think all I need to do is stay overnight. I'll be as good as new by tomorrow.' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 15 of 19
Which patient statement supports the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
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Question 16 of 19
What type of development is described in Piaget's theory?
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Question 17 of 19
While caring for a hospitalized client with schizophrenia, the nurse observes that the client is listening to the radio. The client tells the nurse that the radio commentator is speaking directly to him. The nurse interprets this finding as which of the following?
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Question 18 of 19
A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain the behavior. Which comment demonstrates use of this defense mechanism?
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Question 19 of 19
A client with a panic disorder has been prescribed a benzodiazepine medication. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as a risk associated with using this medication?
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