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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has been working with a patient with an eating disorder for one week. During the morning treatment team meeting, the treatment plan is updated. Which of the following would be appropriate interventions at this time in the nurse/patient relationship? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Tasks of the working phase include exploring perceptions of reality, promoting a positive self-concept, and working through resistance.
Question 2 of 5
A client who had been in a substance abuse treatment program asks the nurse to attend a picnic with his family after the client is discharged. The nurse should explain the importance of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A therapeutic relationship is professional, focused on meeting the client's needs, and is terminated when the client no longer needs services. The nurse must maintain professional boundaries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse makes the statement in a treatment team meeting, 'It's not worth it to try to teach this patient how to make better choices. He has been there many times before and goes back home and does the same thing.' The nurse is sharing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attitudes are general feelings or a frame of reference around which a person organizes knowledge about the world and people.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working with a patient who has quit several jobs and no longer sends financial support to his two children living with their mother. This behavior is in conflict with the nurse's values concerning responsible parenting. When discussing family roles with the patient, the nurse shows positive regard through which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse who appreciates the client as a unique worthwhile human being can respect the client regardless of his or her behavior, background, or lifestyle. The nurse maintains attention on the client and avoids communicating negative opinions or value judgments about the client's behavior.
Question 5 of 5
During the orientation phase of the nurse/patient relationship, the nurse directs the patient to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The orientation phase focuses on identifying problems to examine.