A male patient frequently inquires about the female student nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which is the best initial response by the student?

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Question 1 of 5

A male patient frequently inquires about the female student nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which is the best initial response by the student?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct initial response is B because it establishes boundaries and maintains a patient-centered approach. Sharing personal information can blur professional boundaries and compromise the therapeutic relationship. Requesting a different assignment (A) may not address the underlying issue and could avoid addressing the patient's behavior directly. Sharing information to equalize the relationship (C) can lead to further boundary violations. Explaining that she cannot work with him if he persists (D) is premature and does not attempt to redirect the conversation back to the patient's needs.

Question 2 of 5

When considering facility admissions for mental healthcare, what characteristic is unique to a voluntary admission?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because in a voluntary admission, the patient willingly seeks mental healthcare and does not pose a substantial threat to themselves or others. This ensures that the patient has the capacity to make decisions about their own care. Choice B is incorrect because the right to seek legal counsel applies to involuntary admissions where the patient's rights are restricted. Choice C is incorrect as a written request is not always necessary for voluntary admissions. Choice D is incorrect because a previous diagnosis is not necessarily a requirement for voluntary admission.

Question 3 of 5

Which would be the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient with a long history of hypertension and diabetes now develops confusion. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer's disease and multiple infarcts. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?

Correct Answer: B

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

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