A nurse is providing information to a client about risk factors for developing an anxiety-related disorder. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing an anxiety-related disorder?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing information to a client about risk factors for developing an anxiety-related disorder. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing an anxiety-related disorder?

A. A client who has a family history of cancer and is recently unemployed. B. A client who had multiple adverse childhood experiences and whose parents both have a history of anxiety disorder. C. A client who did not graduate from high school or complete their general education development (GED) test. D. A client who has a family history of anxiety disorders and several positive childhood experiences (PCES).

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

How does a psychiatric nurse best implement the ethical principle of autonomy?

A. By intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self. B. Staying with a patient who is demonstrating a high level of anxiety. C. Suggesting that two patients who are fighting be restricted to the unit. D. Exploring alternative options with a patient, regarding medications.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient in an alcohol treatment program was effective?

A. Is abstinent for 10 days and states, 'I can maintain sobriety one day at a time.' Spoke with employer, who is willing to allow the patient to return to work in 3 weeks. B. Is abstinent for 15 days and states, 'My problems are under control.' Plans to seek a new job where coworkers will not know history. C. Attends AA daily; states many of the members are 'real' alcoholics and says, 'I may be able to help some of them find jobs at my company.' D. Is abstinent for 21 days and says, 'I know I can't handle more than one or two drinks in a social setting.'

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, 'Bad things that happen are always my fault.' To assist the patient in reframing this overgeneralization, how should the nurse respond?

A. I really doubt that one person can be blamed for all the bad things that happen. B. Let's look at one bad thing that happened to see if another explanation exists. C. You are being exceptionally hard on yourself when you say those things. D. How does your belief in fate relate to your cultural heritage?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A patient is admitted for alcohol detoxification. The nurse observes the patient to be agitated and sweaty, with hand tremors. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A. Provide a quiet, calm environment. B. Encourage the patient to drink fluids. C. Administer medications as prescribed. D. Assess for signs of withdrawal.

Correct Answer: D

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

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