HESI Extra Credit Module 3 Exam

The mother of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse that her child hit her doll after the mother scolded her for picking the neighbors’ flowers. Which defense mechanism used by the child does the nurse identify in the mother’s report? A. Projection B. Sublimation C. Displacement Correct D. Identification Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. 2. 2.ID: 6 A client says to the nurse, “I’ve been following my diet and taking my medication. What else do you want to talk about today?” Which response would be most helpful during the working phase of the therapeutic alliance? A. “Sounds fine to me. Let’s meet again in 6 months.” B. “I don’t believe that you have been following your diet, because you haven’t lost any weight.” C. “Well, you’ve talked about diet in your terms, but perhaps I should test you on specific things.” D. “Some people have added exercise to diet and medication therapy and gotten positive results. Do you think that this would work for you?” Correct Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. 3. 3.ID: 8 As the nurse prepares to interview a client being admitted to the mental health unit, the client says, “I asked my family to bring me in here to talk to someone, but now I don’t know where to begin.” Which response by the nurse would be most helpful? A. “Why not just start talking and see where it takes you?” B. “If I were you, I’d begin with what you were doing this morning.” C. “Perhaps you can start by sharing some of your most recent concerns.” Correct D. “Don’t worry. Everyone who comes in here for the first time feels reluctant to talk.” ..........................................CONTINUED..............................................