According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which situation on an inpatient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention?

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Question 1 of 5

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which situation on an inpatient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention?

A. A client is disturbed that family can be seen only during visiting hours B. A client exhibits hostile and angry behaviors toward another client. C. A client states, 'I have no one who cares about me.' D. A client states, 'I have never met my career goals.'

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

Which response should the nurse give to a novice staff member who says, 'I'm uncomfortable serving as an activity co-leader.'

A. Perhaps you'll want to rethink your transfer to this unit if you're really uncomfortable.' B. Your comments make a point about scarce resources. I'll ask the treatment team to review our position on activities.' C. Activity co-leadership puts us in a position to help patients develop social skills and support them as they take small risks.' D. Managed care has cost us activities therapists. Activities are necessary to give patients something to do, so we have to fill in.'

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

Which statement by a patient who has given informed consent for ECT confirms that the patient understands the side effects of this treatment?

A. I won't remember the pain.' B. It will take several weeks before I feel good again.' C. My short-term memory loss will be only temporary.' D. I will be at increased risk for developing epilepsy later.'

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Which level of Maslows hierarchy of need pyramid is necessary for survival?

A. Love and belonging B. Physiological needs C. Self-actualization D. Safety and security

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

The eight stages of development with each one having contradictory developmental tasks was identified by

A. Erik Erikson B. Sigmund Freud C. Lawrence Kohlberg D. Karen Horney

Correct Answer: A

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

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