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Question 1 of 5

A client is readmitted to the substance abuse program for the second time in 6 months for alcohol abuse. On admission, he tells the nurse, I am so ashamed. What should the nurse reply?

A. I really thought you would make it.

B. Tell me what has happened since your last admission.

C. You have nothing to be ashamed of.

D. Why did you start drinking again?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell me what has happened since your last admission.

Question 2 of 5

Family violence refers to

A. intimate partner violence.

B. child abuse.

C. elder abuse.

D. all of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all of the above

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select one that does not apply.

A. Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.

B. Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.

C. Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency on or withdrawal from relationships.

D. Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with relationships and self.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse who feels the most beneficial part of the client's inpatient stay is the establishment of an interpersonal relationship with the nurse is an example of which nursing theorist?

A. Orem

B. Watson

C. Peplau

D. Roy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Peplau

Question 5 of 5

A patient in early remission from alcohol use disorder asks the nurse if there are local groups to increase social support. The nurse identifies Alcoholics Anonymous as a community mutual support group based in:

A. Exposure therapy (ET)

B. Motivational Interviewing (MI)

C. Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF)

D. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF)

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