A patient is sitting alone, slouched, with eyes closed. The nurse approaches. Which statement is most likely to encourage the patient to talk?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is sitting alone, slouched, with eyes closed. The nurse approaches. Which statement is most likely to encourage the patient to talk?

A. If you are sleepy, would you like me to help you back to your room?' B. You look like you are deep in thought.' C. Is something wrong?' D. Why are you sitting with your eyes closed?'

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements about spirituality are true? Select one that does not apply.

A. Many clients with mental disorders have disturbing religious delusions. B. Religious activities have been shown to be linked with better health and a sense of well-being. C. Spirituality only involves religion. D. Hope and faith are two critical factors in psychiatric and physical rehabilitation.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A Filipino client meets the nurse for the first time. The client simply smiles at the nurse when introduced. The nurse interprets this behavior as

A. a display of being shy and introverted. B. a typical greeting for a Filipino client. C. constricted verbal skills associated with the client’s illness. D. a sign that the client may be suspicious of the nurse.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

A psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy by:

A. exploring alternative solutions with a patient, who then makes a choice B. suggesting that two patients who were fighting be restricted to the unit C. intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self D. staying with a patient demonstrating a high level of anxiety

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

Which action by a nurse constitutes a breach of a patient’s right to privacy?

A. Documenting the patient’s daily behavior during hospitalization B. Releasing information to the patient’s employer without consent C. Discussing the patient’s history with other staff during care planning D. Asking family to share information about a patient’s pre-hospitalization behavior

Correct Answer: B

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

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