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Behavioral Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a new patient is hospitalized, a nurse takes the patient on a tour, explains rules of the unit, and discusses the daily schedule. The nurse is engaged in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Milieu management provides a therapeutic environment in which the patient can feel comfortable and safe while engaging in activities that meet the patient's physical and mental health needs. Counseling refers to activities designed to promote problem solving and enhanced coping and includes interviewing, crisis intervention, stress management, and conflict resolution. Health teaching involves identifying health education needs and giving information about these needs. Psychobiological interventions involve medication administration and monitoring response to medications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The patient states, 'I feel ashamed of my eating habits.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
During the first interview with a parent whose child died in a car accident, the nurse feels empathic and reaches out to take the patient's hand. Select the correct analysis of the nurse's behavior.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing delusions. The patient says, 'I am the president of the United States.' What is the most appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The patient states, 'I am so afraid of gaining weight. I can't eat.' What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.