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saunders mental health Questions and
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The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of group
development? Select all that apply.
Ans: - the group evaluates the experience.
- The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
A client 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?
Ans: "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?"
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When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for
this client?
Ans: Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
The nurse in the mental health unit plans to use which therapeutic
communication techniques when communicating with a client?
Select all that apply.
Ans: -Restating
- Listening
- Maintaining neutral responses
- Providing acknowledgment and feedback
A client is participating in a therapy group and focuses on viewing
all team members as equally important in helping the clients to meet
their goals. The nurse is implementing which therapeutic approach?
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Ans: Milieu therapy
The nurse is working with a client who despite making a heroic effort
was unable to rescue a neighbor trapped in a house fire. Which
client-focused action should the nurse engage in during the working
phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Ans: Inquiring about and examining the client's feelings for any that may
block adaptive coping
A client diagnosed with delirium becomes disoriented and confused
at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement initially?
Ans: Use an indirect light source and turn off the television.
The nurse is conducting a group therapy session. During the session,
a client diagnosed with mania consistently disrupts the group's
interactions. Which intervention should the nurse initially implement?
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Ans: Setting limits on the client's behavior
A client is admitted to a medical nursing unit with a diagnosis of
acute blindness after being involved in a hit-and-run accident. When
diagnostic testing cannot identify any organic reason why this client
cannot see, a mental health consult is prescribed. The nurse plans
care based on which condition that should be the focus of this
consult?
Ans: Conversion disorder
Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a hospitalized client
with mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior? Select all that
apply.
saunders mental health Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of group
development? Select all that apply.
Ans: - the group evaluates the experience.
- The group explores members' feelings about the group and the
impending separation.
A client 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?
Ans: "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?"
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When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a
client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on
this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for
this client?
Ans: Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
The nurse in the mental health unit plans to use which therapeutic
communication techniques when communicating with a client?
Select all that apply.
Ans: -Restating
- Listening
- Maintaining neutral responses
- Providing acknowledgment and feedback
A client is participating in a therapy group and focuses on viewing
all team members as equally important in helping the clients to meet
their goals. The nurse is implementing which therapeutic approach?
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Ans: Milieu therapy
The nurse is working with a client who despite making a heroic effort
was unable to rescue a neighbor trapped in a house fire. Which
client-focused action should the nurse engage in during the working
phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Ans: Inquiring about and examining the client's feelings for any that may
block adaptive coping
A client diagnosed with delirium becomes disoriented and confused
at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement initially?
Ans: Use an indirect light source and turn off the television.
The nurse is conducting a group therapy session. During the session,
a client diagnosed with mania consistently disrupts the group's
interactions. Which intervention should the nurse initially implement?
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Ans: Setting limits on the client's behavior
A client is admitted to a medical nursing unit with a diagnosis of
acute blindness after being involved in a hit-and-run accident. When
diagnostic testing cannot identify any organic reason why this client
cannot see, a mental health consult is prescribed. The nurse plans
care based on which condition that should be the focus of this
consult?
Ans: Conversion disorder
Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a hospitalized client
with mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior? Select all that
apply.
