Which of the following describes the alternative-to-discipline program?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following describes the alternative-to-discipline program?

A. A new initiative being studied by boards of nursing B. A pilot program designed to facilitate addiction prevention C. The standard to help nurses into recovery D. A research project facilitated by the federal government

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the emergency department with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 mg/dL. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse make about the client's blood alcohol content?

A. The client needs inpatient treatment for their drinking problem. B. The client has a substance use disorder. C. The client ingested enough alcohol to cause them to experience acute cognitive impairment. D. The client has been a heavy drinker over the past few months.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A nurse manager is reviewing a recent client report related to a staff nurse. Which of the following behaviors by a nurse at work might be red flags for a substance use disorder?

A. Volunteering for overtime on a continual basis, avoiding having a witness to wasting narcotics, needing to be alone in the medication room when preparing medications. B. Manipulation C. Crying, sharing personal details of relationship problems, monopolizing conversations. D. Increased cheerfulness, increased energy, helping other nurses on the shift.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?

A. My English teacher is amazing. They really listen well.' B. My parents are in the military. We have moved a lot since I was born.' C. My mother had me when she was in high school.' D. My little sister has a lot of health problems, and my parents are always in the hospital with her. I worry about that a lot.'

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following defense mechanisms is commonly used by clients who have this disorder and has the potential to create division amongst the healthcare team?

A. Regression B. Reaction formation C. Denial D. Splitting

Correct Answer: D

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

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