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Question 1 of 5

When developing the plan of care for a client with acute stress disorder who lost her sister in a boating accident, which of the following should the nurse initiate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Facilitating progressive review of the accident helps the client process trauma gradually, reducing avoidance and promoting recovery.

Question 2 of 5

A client with Alzheimer's disease forgets to eat meals. Which strategy should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Finger foods in small, frequent portions are easier for the client to manage, encouraging nutrition without overwhelming them.

Question 3 of 5

A client with paranoid schizophrenia accuses staff of stealing. Which response is most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking belongings together addresses the accusation practically, reducing mistrust without confrontation.

Question 4 of 5

A hospitalized adolescent diagnosed with anorexia nervosa refuses to comply with her daily before-breakfast weigh-in. She states that she just drank a glass of water, which she feels will unfairly increase her weight. What is the nurse's best response to the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Consistency in the weigh-in protocol is essential to monitor progress and prevent manipulation of results.

Question 5 of 5

After teaching a group of students who are volunteering for a local crisis hotline, the nurse judges that further education about crisis and intervention is needed when a student states which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The statement that most people call daily for a year is incorrect, as crises are typically acute and short-term, and hotline use is not usually long-term. The other statements accurately reflect the purpose and benefits of crisis hotlines.

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