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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is interviewing a client during admission to an alcohol treatment center. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A nonjudgmental attitude creates a safe environment for open discussion, essential for treatment engagement. Sympathy (
A) may seem patronizing, disapproval (
B) hinders trust, and emotional suppression (
D) may appear indifferent.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse caring for clients in an outpatient mental health unit is explaining the mental health continuum to a group of nursing students. Which are true regarding mental health and mental illness? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: Mental health involves complex factors (
B), impaired functioning often accompanies mental illness (
C), and positive traits define mental health (E). Cultural norms vary (
A), and definitions are complex (
D).

Question 3 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 4 of 5

A nurse is interviewing a client during admission to an alcohol treatment center. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A nonjudgmental attitude creates a safe environment for open discussion, essential for treatment engagement. Sympathy (
A) may seem patronizing, disapproval (
B) hinders trust, and emotional suppression (
D) may appear indifferent.

Question 5 of 5

A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Self-help groups like AA are peer-led, with members running meetings without formal leaders, making A correct. Education (
B) is secondary to support, professionals don’t lead (
C), and confidentiality is expected (
D).

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