A cognitively impaired patient... frantically tries to leave... To intervene with validation therapy, say:

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Question 1 of 5

A cognitively impaired patient... frantically tries to leave... To intervene with validation therapy, say:

A. You must come away from the door. B. You have been a widow for many years. C. You want to go home to prepare your husband’s dinner? D. Your husband gets angry if you do not have dinner ready on time?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A new patient acts out so aggressively that seclusion is required... Nurse’s priority?

A. Complete the physical assessment. B. Notify the health care provider to obtain a seclusion order. C. Document the incident objectively in the medical record. D. Explain to the patient that seclusion will be discontinued when self-control is regained.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Because an intervention was required... Which topics should be the primary focus...?

A. Patient behaviors associated with the incident B. Genetic factors associated with aggression C. Intervention techniques used by the staff D. Effects of environmental factors

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings...?

A. Self-awareness enhances the nurse’s advocacy role. B. Strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment. C. Strong positive feelings lead to healthy transference with the victim. D. Positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for patients.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

An 11-year-old says, “My parents don’t like me...” Which nursing diagnosis applies?

A. Chronic low self-esteem related to negative feedback from parents B. Deficient knowledge related to interpersonal skills with parents C. Disturbed personal identity related to negative self-evaluation D. Complicated grieving related to poor academic performance

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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