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Question 1 of 5

A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says, 'I feel really close to you. You are the only true friend I have.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Validating the client’s trust while reinforcing the therapeutic relationship’s purpose (
C) is supportive and professional. A redirects prematurely, B is harsh, and D minimizes the client’s feelings.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is mindful of maintaining relationships with clients that are therapeutic. Which characteristics would be most important for the nurse to foster? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: Client focus (
B) ensures care prioritizes the client’s needs, and boundaries (E) maintain professionalism. Advice (
A) risks autonomy, friendship (
C) blurs roles, and frequent personal sharing (
D) shifts focus from the client.

Question 3 of 5

Nurses are encouraged to constantly be aware of the nonverbal communication of a client with mental illness primarily for which reason?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nonverbal communication, such as body language and facial expressions, conveys unconscious emotional states and needs, offering critical insights into a client’s condition. Verbal communication may be affected (
A), but nonverbal cues are broader. Guardedness (
B) is not universal, and thoughts vs. behaviors (
C) oversimplifies the issue.

Question 4 of 5

A nursing student is learning about the various types of treatment settings for clients with mental health disorders. Which client is suitable for psychiatric transitional care services?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Transitional care suits clients like the adult male with chronic schizophrenia, aiding community reintegration post-hospitalization. Acute mania (
A) and overdose (
B) require inpatient care, and respiratory issues (
C) need medical, not psychiatric, services.

Question 5 of 5

The geriatric psychiatry nurse understands that the DSM-5-TR describes all mental disorders with specific criteria. Which are the purposes of the DSM-5-TR? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: The DSM-5-TR provides diagnostic criteria (A,
B) and standardized language (
C) for mental health professionals. It doesn’t set institutional standards (
D) or identify causes (E).

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