The nurse states to the client,"You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing." Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse states to the client,"You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing." Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This technique helps the client become aware of inconsistencies between their words and behaviors.

Question 2 of 5

A female client is being treated for depression that has occurred secondary to a chronic cardiopulmonary condition. Which antidepressant would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI commonly prescribed for depression and is less likely to cause cardiopulmonary side effects.

Question 3 of 5

Substance abuse is often present in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Laura, a 28-year-old with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, drinks alcohol instead of taking her prescribed medications. The nurse caring for this patient recognizes that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Substance use in bipolar disorder is often an attempt to self-medicate symptoms of mania or depression.

Question 4 of 5

A student does poorly on the first class exam of the semester. Although there are three more tests plus a final exam that will be given during the rest of the semester, the student believes that he will fail the course because of doing so poorly on the one exam. The student's belief reflects which type of irrational belief?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the negative impact of an event, such as assuming one poor exam will lead to failing the entire course.

Question 5 of 5

A client diagnosed with major depression was prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) and has been taking this medication for 1 week. The client took his last dose of imipramine (Tofranil) at 9:00 PM. The client is scheduled to have blood drawn to monitor the medication level the next morning. The nurse should instruct the client to have his blood drawn as close as possible to which time?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Blood levels of imipramine are most accurate when drawn 12 hours after the last dose, which would be 9:00 AM.

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