27)The nurse plans to assess a client's self-concept in the...

Question Answered step-by-step 27)The nurse plans to assess a client’s self-concept in the… 27) The nurse plans to assess a client’s self-concept in the admission assessment knowing that self-concept influences which of the following? Select all that apply. 1) Frequently experienced emotions.2) Coping strategies. 3) Cognitive processing.4) Body image5) Responsiveness to medications. 28) A nurse is providing culturally competent care. In order to so adequately the nurse must do which of the following? 1) Engage other family members to get a broader perspective2) Maintain good eye contact at all times during the interview3) Inquire about client values, beliefs and health practices4) Open all initial visit with a firm kind handshake 29) Which nursing intervention demonstrates congruence in a therapeutic nurse -client relationship? 1) Implementing restatement as a therapeutic communication method.2) Sharing examples of stress management techniques3) Discussing the client’s request for additional privileges with the treatment team4) Getting an appointment with the client at the time previously agreed upon 30) A client is being seen in the crisis unit reporting that poison letters are coming in the mail. The client has no history of psychiatric illness. Which of the following medications would the client most likely be started on? 1) Methylphenidate2) Lorazepam3) Fluoxetine4) Aripiprazole 31) A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says “I feel really close to you. You are the only true friend I have”. Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic? 1) “It makes me feel good that you trust me so much; it is important for the work we are doing together”2) “We are definitely not friends. This is strictly professional”3) Since ours is a professional relationship, let’s explore other opportunities in your life for friendship” 4) “I am sure there are other people in your life who are your friends, besides, we just met”32) A nurse observes a client talking at the end of the hall to himself. The client states “No, I don’t want to go. What does the nurse suspect regarding this information? 1) The client has schizophrenia2) The client is expressing attention seeking behavior.3) The client is having auditory hallucinations.4) The client has multiple personalities. 33) The client tells the nurse, ” That new TV anchor is telling the world about me” This is an example of what type of thought processing? 1) Ideas of reference2) Thought broadcasting3) Persecutory delusions4) Thought insertion 34) A client of very small stature on an inpatient psychiatric unit provokes peers and challenges them to fight for no apparent reason. The psychologist states that the client is displaying which defense mechanism? 1) Compensation2) Regression3) Undoing4) Suppression 35) In the space of 5 minutes, the client has been laughing and euphoric, and then angry, and then crying for no reason that is apparent to the nurse. The nurse would document the client is displaying…. 1) Lack of insight2) Flight of ideas3) Labile mood4) Tangential thinking 36) A client who is receiving anxiolytic medication is reluctant to participate in group therapy. The client states, “The pills I am taking will take care of my stress, I don’t need to talk about my problems” In response to the client’s statement which of the following should the nurse explain? 1) Many anxiolytics are habituating2) The medications will not work unless the client participates in group therapy3) Medications relieve symptoms but do not change the source of the anxiety.4) The client will need to attend group therapy only until the medication becomes effective. 37) Which of the following statements about the current state of mental health and mental illness in the United States is most accurate? 1) Less than 12% of Americans aged 18 years and older have a diagnosable mental disorder.2) The economic burden of mental illness in the United States exceeds that of heart disease and strokes.3) Treatment for mental illness in the United States homeless population has kept pace with the rest of society.4) It is the leading cause of disability in the United States for those 15-44 years of age. 38) A teaching about crisis intervention was effective when the student nurse says which of the following statements? 1) When normal coping skills are ineffective, individuals go through five identified stages of crisis2) Early interventions are likely to have more positive outcome3) Supportive interventions include assessing health status and promoting problem solving.4) The duration of a crisis is usually 12 to 16 weeks. 39) A teaching about assertive communication was effective when the new nurse makes which of the following statements… 1) “I should only use assertive communication at work”2) “When using assertive communication, it is helpful to rehearse my response in advance”3) “Assertive communication works best when I remain calm and use focused “You statements”4) “When I refuse a request, I should give a specific reason why.” 40) Match the following defense mechanism to the definition. Undoing 1) Expression of an emotional conflict through the development of physical symptom. Conversion 2) Overachieving in one area to offset real or perceived deficiencies in another area.Reaction Formation 3) Excusing one’s own behavior to avoid guilt, responsibility conflict, anxiety, or loss of self-respect. Compensation 4) Exhibiting acceptable behavior to make up for a negate unacceptable behavior Rationalization 5) Acting the opposite of what one thinks or feels. Health Science Science Nursing NUR 4445 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)