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Question 1 of 5

Assessment of suicidal risk in children and adolescents requires the nurse to know which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adolescents are at higher risk for suicide, particularly after loss, abuse, or family discord, due to emotional and social stressors.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following comments indicates that a client understands the nurse's teaching about sertraline (Zoloft)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Delayed ejaculation is a known side effect of sertraline, indicating correct understanding.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse manager of a psychiatric unit notices that one of the nurses commonly avoids a 75-year-old client's company. Which of the following factors should the nurse manager identify as being the most likely cause of this nurse's discomfort with older clients?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fears and conflicts about aging are a common psychological reason for discomfort with elderly clients, as they may trigger personal anxieties about the nurse's own aging process.

Question 4 of 5

A client with paranoid schizophrenia says, 'The voices tell me I'm worthless.' What is the nurse's best initial response?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acknowledging the reality of the voices for the client while stating the nurse's perspective builds trust and opens communication without challenging the hallucination.

Question 5 of 5

A client with Alzheimer's disease is hoarding objects. What should the nurse do?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Allowing a few safe items satisfies the client's need to hoard while ensuring safety, reducing distress.

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