nur 253 mental health Exam
Study Guide – Practice
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During a multifamily support group, a client says, "Sometimes I feel
sad that I'll never have a good marriage like each of my siblings do."
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse to
facilitate group discussion of this issue?
Would anyone else like to talk about similar feelings?
The nurse is leading a group therapy session with a client who has
bipolar disorder and repeatedly attempts to monopolize the session.
The nurse has thanked the client for their input but reminded them
that others need to have an opportunity to contribute. After a few
minutes, the client repeats the same behavior. Which of the following
actions should the nurse perform to manage this client's behavior?
Suggest the client limit their suggestions to 2 to 3 per session
The nurse is leading in a new self-esteem group. Which of the flowing
interventions by the nurse is best for assuring mutual respect within
the group?
, Describe the importance of treating each other with consideration at
the beginning of each session
The nurse and client are in the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. Which interventions from the box below occur during
this phase?
(1 & 6)
-Summarize personal accomplishments
-Summarize insights achieved
The nurse is leading a group session and observes a member rubbing
their head roughly. The nurse states, I" noticed you rubbing your
head, can you tell me how you feel right now?" Which of the
following communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
Reflection
The nurse educator is developing a coping skills group for the mental
health unit. The nurse educator understands that during the planning
phase, the first step in the group development process is to?
Identify the name, objectives, and desired outcome of the group
Following a therapeutic group session, the nurse hears a client say to
another, "I never thought that other people had the same problems
that I have." The nurse understands that this statement reflects
which of the following therapeutic factors?
Universality
The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. The
nurse overhears one client telling the other clients that "the doctor
on dayshift can't stand me." Which of the following defense
mechanisms is the client using?
Protection
Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
During a multifamily support group, a client says, "Sometimes I feel
sad that I'll never have a good marriage like each of my siblings do."
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse to
facilitate group discussion of this issue?
Would anyone else like to talk about similar feelings?
The nurse is leading a group therapy session with a client who has
bipolar disorder and repeatedly attempts to monopolize the session.
The nurse has thanked the client for their input but reminded them
that others need to have an opportunity to contribute. After a few
minutes, the client repeats the same behavior. Which of the following
actions should the nurse perform to manage this client's behavior?
Suggest the client limit their suggestions to 2 to 3 per session
The nurse is leading in a new self-esteem group. Which of the flowing
interventions by the nurse is best for assuring mutual respect within
the group?
, Describe the importance of treating each other with consideration at
the beginning of each session
The nurse and client are in the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. Which interventions from the box below occur during
this phase?
(1 & 6)
-Summarize personal accomplishments
-Summarize insights achieved
The nurse is leading a group session and observes a member rubbing
their head roughly. The nurse states, I" noticed you rubbing your
head, can you tell me how you feel right now?" Which of the
following communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?
Reflection
The nurse educator is developing a coping skills group for the mental
health unit. The nurse educator understands that during the planning
phase, the first step in the group development process is to?
Identify the name, objectives, and desired outcome of the group
Following a therapeutic group session, the nurse hears a client say to
another, "I never thought that other people had the same problems
that I have." The nurse understands that this statement reflects
which of the following therapeutic factors?
Universality
The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. The
nurse overhears one client telling the other clients that "the doctor
on dayshift can't stand me." Which of the following defense
mechanisms is the client using?
Protection
