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Biological Basis of Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the best intervention to teach the client when she feels the need to starve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because approaching the nurse and talking out her feelings is a proactive and healthy intervention. By discussing her emotions with a healthcare professional, the client can receive support and guidance to address the underlying causes of her urge to starve. This intervention promotes open communication and helps the client develop coping strategies to manage her feelings in a constructive manner. Option A is incorrect as allowing the client to starve can lead to serious health consequences and does not address the root of the issue. Option B may provide temporary distraction but does not address the emotional aspect of the urge to starve. Option D involves seeking external validation rather than addressing the client's emotional needs directly.
Question 2 of 5
A 45-year-old woman with a history of depression tells a nurse in her doctor's office that she has difficulty with sexual arousal and is fearful that her husband will have an affair. Which of the following factors would the nurse identify as least significant in contributing to the client's sexual difficulty?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Education and work history. The nurse would identify this as least significant in contributing to the client's sexual difficulty because education and work history do not directly impact sexual arousal or fear of infidelity in a marriage. Rationale: 1. B: Medication used - Medications can have side effects that affect sexual arousal and libido. 2. C: Physical health status - Physical health can impact sexual function and overall well-being. 3. D: Quality of spousal relationship - Relationship dynamics can significantly influence sexual arousal and fear of infidelity. In summary, the client's education and work history are less likely to directly affect her sexual difficulties compared to medication, physical health, and the quality of her spousal relationship.
Question 3 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder, manic type, exhibits extreme excitement, delusional thinking, and command hallucinations. Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority nursing diagnosis for a client with bipolar disorder, manic type, exhibiting extreme excitement, delusional thinking, and command hallucinations is "D: Risk for other-directed violence." This is the most critical because it addresses the immediate safety concern of potential harm to others due to the client's altered mental state. Anxiety (A) may be present but is secondary to the risk of violence. Impaired social interaction (B) and disturbed sensory-perceptual alteration (C) are important but not as urgent as ensuring the safety of others. It is crucial to prioritize interventions to prevent harm to others in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Which factors are the most essential for the nurse to assess when providing crisis intervention for a client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C is correct because assessing the client's perception of the triggering event helps understand their crisis context, and evaluating situational supports is crucial for intervention planning. A is not as essential because coping skills can vary. B focuses on emotions but may not address the root cause. D is important but not as critical as understanding the triggering event and available supports.
Question 5 of 5
A client taking the MAOI phenelzine (Nardil) tells the nurse that he routinely takes all of the medications listed below. Which medication would cause the nurse to express concern and therefore initiate further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Phenelzine is an MAOI, which interacts with many medications, including diphenhydramine, leading to potential hypertensive crisis. Acetaminophen (A) is safe with MAOIs. Furosemide (C) can cause low blood pressure but not a significant interaction. Isosorbide dinitrate (D) is a vasodilator and should be used cautiously with MAOIs, but it is not the most concerning interaction compared to diphenhydramine.