During the admission interview, the nurse asks the client what led to his hospitalization. The client responds, 'They lied about me. They said I murdered my mother. You're the killers. You all killed my mother. She died before I was born.' The best initial response by the nurse would be,

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Question 1 of 5

During the admission interview, the nurse asks the client what led to his hospitalization. The client responds, 'They lied about me. They said I murdered my mother. You're the killers. You all killed my mother. She died before I was born.' The best initial response by the nurse would be,

A. I just saw your mother. She's fine.' B. You're having very frightening thoughts.' C. We'll put you in a private room until you're in better control.' D. If your mother died before you were born, you wouldn't be here.'

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

A client reports feeling like he belongs among his peers with whom he shares a group home. The nurse incorporates this sense of belonging when formulating discharge plans because the nurse understands which of the following?

A. Living with a peer group often increases anxiety. B. Peers may alienate the client from daily living activities. C. The client will likely feel needed by his peers. D. Peer groups often do too much for each other causing dependency.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

Direct eye contact is preferred by which of the following cultures?

A. Native Americans B. Cambodians C. Russians D. Chinese

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Select the example of a tort

A. The plan of care for a patient is not completed within hours of the patient’s admission B. A nurse gives a PRN dose of an antipsychotic drug to an agitated patient because the unit is short-staffed C. An advanced practice nurse recommends hospitalization for a patient who is dangerous to self and others D. A patient’s admission status changed from involuntary to voluntary after the patient’s hallucinations subside

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Which individual with mental illness may need emergency or involuntary admission? The individual who:

A. resumes using heroin while still taking naltrexone (ReVia) B. reports hearing angels playing harps during thunderstorms C. does not keep an outpatient appointment with the mental health nurse D. throws a heavy plate at a waiter at the direction of command hallucinations

Correct Answer: D

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

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