Correct Answer: C

Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a person must satisfy their basic physiological needs (e.g., food, water, sleep) and safety needs (e.g., security, stability) before they can fulfill their needs for love/belonging and self-esteem.
Therefore, security is a basic need that must be satisfied before a person can achieve self-esteem.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The description of the man's appearance and behavior suggests that he is struggling with basic self-care activities, such as maintaining personal hygiene and taking care of his physical health. This is a common issue for individuals with schizophrenia. While refusal to participate in self-care activities could be a concern, the information provided doesn't indicate that the man is refusing to engage in these activities. Rather, it seems he may be unable to do so. Difficulty in social interactions can be a symptom of schizophrenia, but the primary concern in this case, based on the information given, appears to be the man's inability to engage in self-care activities. Resistance to medication therapy could be a concern for individuals with schizophrenia, but the information provided doesn't indicate that this is the primary concern in this case.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: When a patient exhibits suspicious behavior and specifically warns the nurse to stay away from a particular area, such as a closet, the most appropriate action is to avoid approaching the closet. This approach respects the patient's personal space and can help de-escalate potential agitation or aggression.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Intellectual thought process involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. It is not specifically tied to problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Basic thought process refers to the fundamental cognitive operations such as perception, memory, and language comprehension. It does not specifically involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Concrete thought process is characterized by literal and immediate thinking. It involves thinking on the surface and not looking into the deeper meaning of things. It does not involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. Abstract thought process involves higher-level thinking and reasoning skills. It includes problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. A teenager employing problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic is demonstrating an abstract thought process.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failure to explore a client's point of view is a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it's not the most fitting description for the scenario. The nurse's yawning and frequent glancing at the watch doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of exploration of the clients' perspectives. Eliciting vague descriptions can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn't seem to apply in this context. The nurse's actions don't suggest that they are eliciting vague descriptions from the clients. Failure to listen is the most appropriate answer. The nurse's yawning and frequent checking of the watch during therapy time could indicate a lack of attention or interest in what the clients are saying, which can be perceived as failing to listen. Failure to probe can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn't seem to apply in this context. The nurse's actions don't suggest that they are failing to probe or ask further questions.