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Question 1 of 5

When preparing for the first clinical experience with patients on a forensic unit at a psychiatric hospital, the nursing instructor discusses students' beliefs and fears surrounding forensic patients. The primary reason for discussing personal beliefs is to

A. practice reflective communication skills in a role-play situation. B. assign the most compatible patients to the students. C. assess the appropriateness of the setting for implementing nursing skills. D. become aware of possible barriers to developing therapeutic relationships.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

How can a nurse avoid the possibility of finding the client's behavior unacceptable or distasteful?

A. By being aware of the client's behavior and background before beginning the relationship; and exploring the possibility of a conflict of a colleague. B. By using silence instead of verbal responses for all instance of the client describing their behavior C. By using facial expressions of annoyance if the client expresses behavior that the nurse disapproves of D. By turning away from the client when the nurse does not want the client to see his or her facial expression

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse-client relationship can be jeopardized if the nurse reacts negatively to the client’s behavior. Preemptive awareness of the client’s background and discussing potential conflicts with a colleague helps the nurse prepare and remain professional. Choices B, C, and D involve avoidance or negative reactions, which undermine the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3 of 5

A patient asks the nurse what she should do about her 'cheating' husband. The nurse replies, 'You should divorce him. You deserve better than that.' The nurse used which communication technique?

A. Giving information B. Verbalizing the implied C. Giving advice D. Agreeing

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is the best reason that many psychiatric care units have policies against clients touching one another or staff?

A. Because some clients with mental illness have difficulty knowing when touch is or is not appropriate B. Because clients often perceive being touched as a threat and may attempt to protect himself or herself by striking the staff person C. Because it can be threatening to both the client and the nurse D. Because touching always leads to more touching

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

The client says to the nurse, 'I have special powers because I am the mother of God. I can heal everyone in the hospital.' The nurse's best response would be,

A. That sounds interesting. What can you do?' B. It would be unusual for anyone to have that kind of power.' C. You could not heal everyone. No one has that much power.' D. Well, you can certainly try.'

Correct Answer: B

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

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