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Theories of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that the client understands the rationale for dietary restrictions when taking MAOI when the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks the nurse how long it will take before the SSRI antidepressant medication will be effective, which of the following replies is most accurate and therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which client statement reflects an understanding of circadian rhythms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the client's statement shows an understanding of circadian rhythms by indicating that they are a morning person and get their best work done before noon. This reflects the natural body rhythm where individuals have peak alertness and productivity in the morning. Choice A is incorrect because it relates to an emotional response triggered by a dream, not circadian rhythms. Choice B is incorrect as it refers to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Choice D is incorrect as it describes seasonal affective disorder, which is not related to circadian rhythms.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to an emergency department experiencing memory deficits and decreased motor function. What alteration in brain chemistry should a nurse correlate with the production of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decreased levels of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine plays a crucial role in memory and motor function. Decreased levels can lead to memory deficits and decreased motor function. Abnormal levels of serotonin (A) are more associated with mood regulation. Decreased levels of histamine (B) are linked to allergic responses and wakefulness. Increased levels of norepinephrine (C) are related to the stress response. In this case, decreased acetylcholine is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is being treated for chronic kidney disease complains to the health-care provider that he does not like the food available to him while hospitalized. The health-care provider insists that the client strictly adhere to the diet plan. What action can be expected if the client uses the defense mechanism of displacement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Displacement is a defense mechanism where negative feelings are redirected from the original source to a less threatening target. In this scenario, the client's anger towards the health-care provider is redirected towards the nurse, resulting in snapping and criticism. This behavior is a classic example of displacement. A: Assertively confronting the health-care provider does not align with displacement. It would involve directly addressing the source of conflict. B: Insisting on discharge and going for a walk is more of a flight response rather than displacement. D: Hiding anger by explaining the diet to the spouse is not displacement; it's more about rationalizing the situation. In summary, choice C is the correct answer as it reflects the use of displacement as a defense mechanism in response to the client's frustration with the diet plan.