NU 345 Questions and Correct Answers for Exam 2

Which individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that apply. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. C. A young adult depressed after the death of a friend. D. A middle-aged adult who feels that concerns are going unheard. E. A patient who was discovered telling a lie. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. D. A middle-aged adult who feels that concerns are going unheard. E. A patient who was discovered telling a lie. Which guidelines should direct nursing care when de-escalating an angry patient? Select all that apply. A. Intervene as quickly as possible. B. Identify the trigger for the anger. C. Behave calmly and respectfully. D. Recognize the patient's need for increased personal space. E. Demands are agreed to as long as they won't result in harm to anyone. A. Intervene as quickly as possible. B. Identify the trigger for the anger. C. Behave calmly and respectfully. D. Recognize the patient's need for increased personal space. During a therapeutic group, two clients engage in an angry verbal exchange. The nurse leader interrupts the exchange and excuses both of the clients from the group. The nurse has demonstrated which leadership style? A. Autocratic B. Democratic C. Laissez-faire D. Bureaucratic A. Autocratic The nurse who excuses clients from the group has demonstrated an autocratic leadership style. An autocratic leadership style may be useful in certain situations that require structure and limit setting. Democratic leaders focus on the members of the group and group-selected goals. Laissez-faire leaders provide no direction to group members. During a group session, which client statement demonstrates that the group has progressed to the working phase of group development? A. "It's hard for me to tell my story when I'm not sure about the reactions of others." B. "I think Janet's suggestion is a good one and might work for me." C. "My situation is very complex, and I need professional, not peer, advice." D. "I am really upset that you expect me to solve my own problems." B. "I think Janet's suggestion is a good one and might work for me." The nurse should determine that group members have progressed to the working phase of group development when members begin to look to each other instead of to the leader for guidance. Group members in the working phase begin to accept criticism from each other and then use it constructively to foster change. What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term consequence of chronic stress on physical health? a. "Do you have any problems with sleeping well?" b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?" c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?" d. "What management techniques to you regularly use to manage your stress?" b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"