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Question 1 of 5

A 17-year-old female with a self-admitted opioid addiction is seen by the nurse in a mental health clinic. Which intervention would the nurse not consider in establishing a therapeutic relationship?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mandating attendance can undermine trust and autonomy, hindering a therapeutic relationship.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse provides care for four clients who require teaching about their medical conditions. The nurse assesses that which client is the most ready to learn?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A client who is rested, nourished, and alert (after a nap and snack, sitting up) is in an optimal state for learning. Recent diagnosis, fatigue from therapy, or recent pain medication may impair readiness to learn.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on the mental health unit is preparing a presentation on suicide for a group of student nurses. Which information would be included in this presentation? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: D,E

Rationale: Chronic pain and serious illness increase suicide risk, making A incorrect. Data shows Hispanic Americans have lower suicide rates than whites, making B incorrect. Antidepressants may initially increase risk, making C incorrect. White males over 80 have the highest suicide rates, and all threats should be taken seriously, making D and E correct.

Question 4 of 5

A client awaiting surgery for the removal of a pancreatic mass shares with the nurse concerns about not waking up after receiving the anesthesia. Which therapeutic response is most appropriate for the nurse to make to the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This client is concerned about surgery and is expressing fear about the anesthesia. The therapeutic response to the client is the one that encourages the client to express her or his concerns. Option 1 is a stereotypical response. Option 3 avoids the client's concern and focuses on the nurse's personal experience. Option 4 also avoids the client's concern.

Question 5 of 5

A client is telling the nurse about his perception of his thought patterns. Which of the following statements by the client would validate the diagnosis of bipolar disorder?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: This statement describes mood swings between mania and depression, characteristic of bipolar disorder.

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