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Saunders Mental Health exam 1
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A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide
says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure.
Nothing ever goes right for me." which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "You have everything to live for"
2. "Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
3. "Feeling like this is all part of being depressed."
4. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
Ans: 4. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at
all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "I see."
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2. "Really?"
3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
4. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too"
Ans: 3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his
food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the
nurse use to encourage the client to eat?
1. Using open-ended questions and silence
2. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
3. Documenting reasons why the client does not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition
Ans: 1. Using open-ended questions and silence
The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of group
development? Select all that apply.
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1. The group evaluates the experience
2. The real work of the group is accomplished
3. Group interaction involves superficial conversation
4. Group members become acquainted with one another
5. Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes
place.
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
Ans: 1. The group evaluates the experience
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm
going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get
so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
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1. "Have you shared your feelings with your family"
2. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
4. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis."
Ans: 3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission
was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans care
anticipating which client behavior?
1. Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
2. Anger and aggressiveness directed towards others
3. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the
diagnosis
Saunders Mental Health exam 1
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide
says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure.
Nothing ever goes right for me." which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "You have everything to live for"
2. "Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
3. "Feeling like this is all part of being depressed."
4. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
Ans: 4. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at
all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse
demonstrates therapeutic communication?
1. "I see."
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2. "Really?"
3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
4. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping too"
Ans: 3. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his
food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the
nurse use to encourage the client to eat?
1. Using open-ended questions and silence
2. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
3. Documenting reasons why the client does not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition
Ans: 1. Using open-ended questions and silence
The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of group
development? Select all that apply.
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1. The group evaluates the experience
2. The real work of the group is accomplished
3. Group interaction involves superficial conversation
4. Group members become acquainted with one another
5. Some structuring of group norms, roles, and responsibilities takes
place.
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
Ans: 1. The group evaluates the experience
6. The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm
going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get
so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
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1. "Have you shared your feelings with your family"
2. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
4. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with
such a diagnosis."
Ans: 3. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to
be cured?"
On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission
was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans care
anticipating which client behavior?
1. Fearfulness regarding treatment measures
2. Anger and aggressiveness directed towards others
3. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the
diagnosis
