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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 11 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When interacting with a client in the day room, the nurse determines that a violent outburst is imminent. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calling for assistance prioritizes safety when a violent outburst is imminent, enabling subsequent interventions like removing others or calming the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse decides to place an aggressive and violent client in mechanical restraints. The nurse bases this decision on which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restraints are used when the client's safety is at risk and less restrictive measures fail, not based on mood, court, or physician orders alone.
Question 3 of 5
A married man expresses to the nurse that his wife's frequent nagging angers him. The nurse role-plays assertive communication techniques with the husband. Which of the following indicates the husband understands how to use assertive techniques effectively?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assertive communication uses 'I' statements to express specific feelings, like feeling unappreciated, fostering productive dialogue, unlike vague wishes or defensive questions.
Question 4 of 5
One of the first steps that a nurse should take to deal effectively with aggressive clients is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-reflection on personal anger management enhances the nurse's ability to handle aggressive clients, preceding skill development or crisis response knowledge.
Question 5 of 5
A client approaches the nurse and loudly states, 'I'm not putting up with this anymore!' The most appropriate response by the nurse would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing the client's anger and inviting discussion in a calm, nonthreatening manner helps de-escalate during the triggering phase, unlike dismissing or challenging.