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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is discharging the client from an inpatient treatment program for cocaine abuse. Which statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding about the disease process of addiction?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Lifestyle change via NA (
D) is key to recovery. Other substances (
A) risk dependency recovery is lifelong (
B) and addiction is primary not emotional (
C).

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for the toddler who has been hospitalized for observation because of apnea spells that have led to cardiac arrest at home three times in the past 6 months. The nurse suspects Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSP) and contacts the HCP who does not believe that this is a correct assessment of the condition of the child or of the family dynamics. What should the nurse do?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Consulting the charge nurse (
B) follows the chain of command for suspected MSP a hard-to-confirm abuse. Bypassing to the department head (
A) calling a conference (
C) or filing a variance (
D) skips protocol.

Question 3 of 5

When a client with dementia says, 'I want to go home,' which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acknowledging homesickness validates the client's feelings, redirecting the conversation therapeutically without causing distress.

Question 4 of 5

Which clients are most likely to be members of an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) support group? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,E,F

Rationale: Compulsive handwashing, glove-wearing, hoarding, and lock-checking are characteristic OCD behaviors involving repetitive actions to reduce anxiety.

Question 5 of 5

Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Supporting the targeted client validates their feelings and maintains a safe group environment, addressing the immediate emotional impact.

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