The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to

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The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to

A. increase the client's awareness of nonverbal behavior. B. investigate the source of nonverbal behavior. C. validate the client's feelings. D. validate the meaning of the nonverbal behavior.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the age at onset of a mental illness such as schizophrenia?

A. Persons who are diagnosed at a younger age will more likely have a poorer outcome. B. Persons who are diagnosed at a younger age will more likely have a better outcome. C. Age at diagnosis is not related to outcomes. D. Younger clients have more experiences that will help them.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.

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