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Question 1 of 5

A young woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. A schedule of drug withdrawal is ordered by the doctor. Which of the following may the nurse expect to see as the Valium dose is decreased?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as from Valium, commonly causes tremors and hyperactivity due to central nervous system excitation.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer. Which question by the client indicates that the client is not ready for teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking about a second opinion suggests denial or doubt about the diagnosis, indicating the client is not ready to engage in teaching about treatment.

Question 3 of 5

The clinic nurse is teaching the mother of a child with head lice how to apply permethrin. Place the steps in the order that they should be performed.

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Comb hair with fine-tooth or nit comb.
Thoroughly wet hair and scalp with permethrin lotion.
Ensure that the scalp and hair are dry.
Allow permethrin lotion to remain on hair for 10 minutes.
Massage permethrin into the hair one section at a time.

Correct Answer: C,B,E,D,A

Rationale: Permethrin is applied to dry hair, massaged in, left for 10 minutes, rinsed, and then nits are combed out.

Question 4 of 5

Three days after admission for treatment of Valium addiction, a young woman briefly left the hospital to talk to a visitor. Her psychiatrist has threatened to discharge her for noncompliance with the treatment program. The client seems very despondent, refusing to get out of bed. The evening nurse finds the client crying, 'I've screwed everything up. It's hopeless. It's no use.' In responding to the client, which of the following would be most appropriate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Acknowledging her sadness and assessing for suicidal ideation addresses her emotional state and ensures safety, given her despondency.

Question 5 of 5

A man who is severely depressed following the death of his wife sits in the dayroom for hours at a time, not speaking to anyone and showing no interest in unit activities. He does not answer when spoken to. Which action should the nurse take to help him at this time?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Brief, non-demanding interactions show presence and support, respecting his depression without forcing engagement.

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