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Question 1 of 5

If the client admits that incidences of domestic abuse are occurring, which nursing intervention is most beneficial?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Providing resources for shelter and safety ensures the victim's immediate protection and access to support, addressing the urgent need for security.

Question 2 of 5

If this client is typical of others with phobias, which coping mechanism has the client most likely been using to deal with the fear of flying?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Avoidance is the primary coping mechanism in phobias, as clients steer clear of the feared stimulus, such as refusing to fly.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching the client with a substance abuse disorder about 12-step self-help programs such as AA. The nurse informs the client that the major principle associated with this 12-step program is what principle?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: AA’s first step is admitting powerlessness (
C). Addiction is a disease not curable (
A) or resumable (
B) and not a weakness; higher power is personal (
D).

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is conducting an admission history on the client being hospitalized with symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia. Which interview question demonstrates that the nurse can identify the most prevalent comorbid substance abuse issue for the client with schizophrenia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nicotine use (
D) is most prevalent (70-90%) in schizophrenia. Marijuana (
A) street drugs (
B) and alcohol (
C) are less common.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is planning care for the client who has a cognitive deficit and a history of violence following head trauma. What is the primary effect of a cognitive deficit that can contribute to the client having a catastrophically violent reaction?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Decreased ability to tolerate sensory stimuli (
B) triggers catastrophic reactions. Processing (
A) boundaries (
C) and staff attention (
D) are not primary contributors.

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