A nurse prepares to assess a newly hospitalized pa

Question 1 of 5

A nurse prepares to assess a newly hospitalized patient who moved to the United States 6 months ago from Somalia. The nurse should first determine:

A. if the patients immunizations are current. B. the patients religious preferences. C. the patients specific ethnic group. D. whether an interpreter is needed.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

The nurse and patient are visiting about upcoming sporting events of which they both share an interest. This form of interaction has the potential to threaten the nurse-patient relationship by

A. influencing whether the patient likes the nurse or not. B. avoiding serious work that can help the patient change. C. letting the patient know that the nurse is genuine with diverse interests. D. overstepping ethical boundaries that the nurse should maintain.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

How can a nurse avoid the possibility of finding the client's behavior unacceptable or distasteful?

A. By being aware of the client's behavior and background before beginning the relationship; and exploring the possibility of a conflict of a colleague. B. By using silence instead of verbal responses for all instance of the client describing their behavior C. By using facial expressions of annoyance if the client expresses behavior that the nurse disapproves of D. By turning away from the client when the nurse does not want the client to see his or her facial expression

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse-client relationship can be jeopardized if the nurse reacts negatively to the client’s behavior. Preemptive awareness of the client’s background and discussing potential conflicts with a colleague helps the nurse prepare and remain professional. Choices B, C, and D involve avoidance or negative reactions, which undermine the therapeutic relationship.

Question 4 of 5

A patient asks the nurse what she should do about her 'cheating' husband. The nurse replies, 'You should divorce him. You deserve better than that.' The nurse used which communication technique?

A. Giving information B. Verbalizing the implied C. Giving advice D. Agreeing

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is the best reason that many psychiatric care units have policies against clients touching one another or staff?

A. Because some clients with mental illness have difficulty knowing when touch is or is not appropriate B. Because clients often perceive being touched as a threat and may attempt to protect himself or herself by striking the staff person C. Because it can be threatening to both the client and the nurse D. Because touching always leads to more touching

Correct Answer: A

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

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