NRSG 1340 Exam 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

A client comes to day treatment intoxicated but says they are not. The nurse indentifies that the client is exhibiting symptoms of A. Denial B. Reaction formation C. Projection D. Transference - A A client who developed numbness in the right hand could not play the piano at a scheduled recital. The consequence of the symptom, not having to perform, is best described as A. Emotion-focused coping B. Phobia C. Primary gain D. Secondary gain - C A client with anxiety is beginning treatment with lorazepam (Ativan). It is most important for the nurse to assess the client's A. Motivation for treatment B. Family and social support C. Use of coping mechanisms D. Use of alcohol - D A client with bulimia is learning to use the technique of self-monitoring. Which intervention by the nurse would be most beneficial for the client? A. Ask the client to write about all feelings and experiences related to food. B. Assist the client in making daily meal plans for 1 week. C. Encourage the client to ignore feelings and impulses related to food.D. Teach the client about nutrition conent and calories of various foods. - A A client with GAD states, "I have learned that the best thing I can do is forget my worries." How would the nurse evaluate this statement? A. The client is developing insight. B. The client's coping skills have improved. C. The client needs encouragement to verbalize feelings. D. The client's treatment has been successful. - C A client with OCD is admitting to the hospital owing to ritualistic hand washing that occupies several hours each day. The skin on the client's hands is red and cracked, with evidence of minor bleeding. The goal for this client is A. Decreasing the time spent washing hands B. Eliminating the hand washing rituals C. Providing milder soap for handwashing D. Providing good skin care - A A client with somatic symptom disorder has been attending group therapy. Which statement indicates therapy is having a positive outcome for this client? A. "I feel better physically just from getting a chance to talk." B. "I haven't said much, but I get a lot from listening to others." C. "I shouldn't complain too much; my problems are not as bad as others." D. "The other people in this group have emotional problems." - A