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Question 1 of 5

A nurse working in an alcohol rehabilitation program is teaching staff how to give clients constructive feedback. Which of the following statements is an example of constructive feedback?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Saying 'You interrupted Terry twice in 4 minutes' is constructive, as it is specific, factual, and focuses on observable behavior, promoting awareness without judgment.

Question 2 of 5

When coping becomes dysfunctional enough to require the client to be admitted to the hospital, the nurse should assess the client for the ability to demonstrate which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: When coping is dysfunctional enough for hospitalization, the client is likely demonstrating minimal functioning with new problems developing, indicating a need for comprehensive assessment and intervention. Objective problem solving is unlikely in this state, tension reduction may be a goal but not the primary assessment focus, and anger management is too specific for the broad assessment needed.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following should the nurse expect to include as a priority in the plan of care for a client with delirium based on the nurse's understanding about the disturbances in orientation associated with this disorder?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Identifying self and ensuring the client's attention helps reorient the client and establishes a connection, addressing the disorientation common in delirium.

Question 4 of 5

A client with dementia refuses to take medication. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Offering the medication in liquid form may be easier for the client to accept, addressing resistance non-invasively.

Question 5 of 5

The friend of a client with depression and suicidal ideation asks the nurse, 'How should I act around her?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Being caring and genuine fosters trust and supports the client's emotional needs.

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