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Question 1 of 5

The nurse educator is orienting new nursing staff to the behavioral care unit when one nurse asks “How will I know which clients are potentially violent?” Which response by the nurse educator is best?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Reviewing charts for violence history (
C) identifies risk as history and impulsivity predict violence. Vague alertness (
A) verbal cues (
B) or delayed training (
D) are less effective.

Question 2 of 5

The client is hospitalized after sustaining a head injury and a fractured wrist from a fall. The client admits to drinking alcohol in moderation several times per week. Which assessment finding should the nurse associate with early alcohol withdrawal?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Slight BP elevation (
C) is an early withdrawal sign. Agitation and DTs (A
D) occur later somnolence (
B) is unrelated.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

The client's family asks the nurse for a list of organizations where they can go for support during this difficult time. Which resource is most appropriate in this situation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Al-Anon is specifically designed to support family members of individuals with alcoholism, providing them with coping strategies and emotional support.

Question 5 of 5

If a schizophrenic client says, 'Wing ding, the world is a ring,' which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acknowledging the nurse's lack of understanding gently prompts clarification, fostering communication without reinforcing delusional content.

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