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Behavioral Questions for Nurse Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing visual hallucinations. The patient states, 'I see people standing around me.' What is the most appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient is experiencing auditory hallucinations and states, 'The voices tell me I'm worthless.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Select the nurse's comment that applies the communication technique of 'offering self.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering self' is a technique that should be used in the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship. Sitting with the patient, an example of 'offering self,' helps to build trust and convey that the nurse cares about the patient. Two incorrect responses are ineffective and nontherapeutic. The other incorrect response is therapeutic but is an example of 'offering hope.'
Question 4 of 5
A Puerto Rican American patient uses dramatic body language when describing emotional discomfort. Which analysis most likely explains the patient's behavior? The patient
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The patient states, 'I worry about everything, even things I can't control.' Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.