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Question 1 of 5

A school-aged patient with attention-deficithyperactivity disorder is displaying disruptive behaviors at home. The psychiatric-mental health nurse modifies the treatment plan for the social domain, by advising the patient's parents to:

A. establish eye contact before giving directions.

B. initiate a point system, to reward the patient for appropriate behavior.

C. instruct the patient to work on one homework assignment at a time.

D. maintain a predictable environment in the home.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: initiate a point system, to reward the patient for appropriate behavior.

Question 2 of 5

A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin disease tells a nurse, 'I don't want my child to know the diagnosis.' How should the nurse respond?

A. It is best if your child knows the diagnosis.'

B. Did you know the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high?'

C. Would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you?'

D. Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's diagnosis.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's diagnosis.'

Question 3 of 5

During an initial patient interview, the psychiatric-mental health nurse begins by asking the patient to describe their:

A. current situation.

B. feelings about the current situation.

C. personal history.

D. thoughts about the current situation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: current situation.

Question 4 of 5

After a child's visit to a health care provider, a parent tells the nurse, 'I am very upset. An antidepressant was prescribed for my child.' What is the nurse's best response?

A. Tell me more about what's bothering you.'

B. Weren't you told why your child needs an antidepressant?'

C. You need to speak with the health care provider about your concern.'

D. Are you sure it's an antidepressant and not a drug for attention deficit disorder?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell me more about what's bothering you.'

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning to teach a client about self-care. What level of anxiety will best enhance the client's learning abilities?

A. Mild

B. Panic

C. Severe

D. Moderate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mild

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