Test Bank for Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition (Fosbre) – Complete with Rationale, Chapters 1-28

TEST BANK For Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1
– 28), Complete with Rationale 2025 Newest Version

, TEST BANK For Varcarolis
Essentials of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 5th
Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1 –
28), Complete with Rationale
2025 Newest Version

,TABLE OF CONTENTS

, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE

1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a client living in
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qthe community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months,
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the client will:
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a. deny suicidal ideation. q q




b. report a sense of well-being. q q q q




c. take medications as prescribed.
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d. attend clinic appointments on time. q q q q q




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Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving
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role performance.
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The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
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meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The
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incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2
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TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
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MSC:

NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears heavy
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makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates
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advocacy?
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a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.
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b. Lets all show acceptance of this client by wearing lots of makeup too.
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c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.
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d. Our clients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society.
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Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contributeto
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their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-
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