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Question 1 of 5

A client with co-occurring disorders of schizophrenia and substance abuse is admitted for treatment. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to identify as a priority for this client?

A. Assessment

B. Group therapy

C. Control of psychiatric symptoms

D. Treatment of withdrawal symptoms

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Group therapy

Question 2 of 5

After teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD about the disorder and its treatment, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the parents state which of the following?

A. We need to remember that our son is not a bad kid; he just has difficulty with impulse control and attention.'

B. We need to be careful so he doesn't develop a substance abuse problem as he grows older.'

C. We should stop the medication after 2 months to see how effective it is in really controlling his symptoms.'

D. We should set up regular routines for him but not worry if he violates the limits once in a while.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We need to remember that our son is not a bad kid; he just has difficulty with impulse control and attention.'

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely exhibit which of the following?

A. No facial expression during the interview

B. Intermittent nodding and glancing at the clock on the wall

C. Altered mental status

D. Rapidly changing moods during the interview

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rapidly changing moods during the interview

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the emergency department for a panic attack. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?

A. Demonstrate empathy for the client by trying to mimic the client's state of anxiety.

B. Tell the client that you must leave to go report his symptoms to the psychiatrist on duty.

C. Tell the client this is an acute exacerbation with a positive prognosis and low morbidity.

D. Stay with the client, emphasizing that he is safe and that you will remain with him.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stay with the client, emphasizing that he is safe and that you will remain with him.

Question 5 of 5

A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit has a nursing diagnosis of nonadherence R/T antipsychotic medications. In which role is the nurse functioning when checking for"cheeking"?

A. Advocate.

B. Educator.

C. Medication manager.

D. Counselor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medication manager.

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