Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Focusing is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse directs the conversation to specific areas or topics. In this scenario, the nurse is not focusing the conversation but is seeking to clarify the client's understanding of their medication. Clarification is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse seeks to understand the client's message more fully. In this scenario, the nurse is using clarification by stating that the client needs more information about their medication for safe use. Informing is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse provides the client with relevant information. While the nurse in this scenario is indicating a need to provide more information, the primary action is clarification. Theme identification is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse identifies recurring thoughts or feelings expressed by the client. In this scenario, the nurse is not identifying a recurring theme but is seeking to clarify the client's understanding of their medication.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sympathy refers to the ability to understand what a person is feeling. However, it doesn't necessarily involve sharing in a client's life. Trust is an essential component of a therapeutic relationship, but it doesn't specifically define the ability to share in a client's life. Mutuality might suggest a reciprocal relationship, but it doesn't specifically refer to the ability to share in a client's life. Empathy in nursing is the ability to see, understand, and share your patient's feelings and views on a more personal level and without being judgmental. This makes it the most fitting answer as it involves sharing in a client's life.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The diagnostic criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 9 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. This aligns with the description provided in
Choice B34. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 3 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 12 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Intellectual thought process involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. It is not specifically tied to problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Basic thought process refers to the fundamental cognitive operations such as perception, memory, and language comprehension. It does not specifically involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Concrete thought process is characterized by literal and immediate thinking. It involves thinking on the surface and not looking into the deeper meaning of things. It does not involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Abstract thought process involves higher-level thinking and reasoning skills. It includes problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. A teenager employing problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic is demonstrating an abstract thought process.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Becoming helpless might be a response to a stressful situation or a symptom of a mental health disorder. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. Returning to previous maladaptive behavior is a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. It indicates a relapse into old, unhelpful patterns of behavior. Bringing up new problems might indicate ongoing struggles or the emergence of new issues. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. Denying caregiver's help might indicate resistance or a lack of trust in the therapeutic process. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship.