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Question 1 of 5

Forensic nursing combines scientific knowledge and inquiry in an effort to serve:

A. Victims of crime

B. Perpetrators of violence

C. Victims and perpetrators of crime

D. Families of crime victims

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Victims and perpetrators of crime

Question 2 of 5

Which statement by a patient would lead the nurse to suspect unsuccessful completion of the psychosocial developmental task of infancy?

A. I know how to do things right, so I prefer jobs where I work alone rather than on a team.'

B. I do not allow other people to truly get to know me.'

C. I depend on frequent praise from others to feel good about myself.'

D. I usually need to do things several times before I get them right.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I depend on frequent praise from others to feel good about myself.'

Question 3 of 5

Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?

A. "You must have been very upset when you tried to hurt yourself."

B. "It makes me sad to see you going through such a difficult experience."

C. "If you tell me what is troubling you, I can help you solve your problems."

D. "Suicide is a drastic solution to a problem that may not be such a serious matter."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You must have been very upset when you tried to hurt yourself."

Question 4 of 5

When alprazolam is prescribed for a patient who experiences acute anxiety, health teaching should include instructions to

A. report drowsiness.

B. eat a tyramine-free diet.

C. avoid alcoholic beverages.

D. adjust dose and frequency based on anxiety level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: avoid alcoholic beverages.

Question 5 of 5

A client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder and depression is prescribed medication therapy to treat both the pain and the symptoms of depression. When teaching the client about the medication, which of the following would the nurse emphasize?

A. Need for signing a no-suicide contract

B. Avoidance of foods that contain aged cheese

C. Use of sunscreen when exposed to bright sunlight

D. Limiting of the amount of water ingested

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoidance of foods that contain aged cheese

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