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Question 1 of 5

A client with Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the acute care facility for treatment of an infection. Assessment reveals that the client is anxious. When developing the client's plan of care, which of the following would be least appropriate to include?

A. Frequently provide reality orientation.

B. Simplify the client's routines.

C. Limit the number of choices to be made.

D. Establish predictable routines.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Frequently provide reality orientation.

Question 2 of 5

Which Western cultural feature may result in establishing unrealistic outcomes for patients of other cultural groups?

A. Interdependence

B. Present orientation

C. Flexible perception of time

D. Direct confrontation to solve problems

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Direct confrontation to solve problems

Question 3 of 5

A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil) to treat her depression. She is at a local cafÃƒÂ© for lunch with a friend. Which of the following items on the menu would be least appropriate for the client to order?

A. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy

B. A Cobb salad with blue cheese and Roquefort salad dressing

C. Scrambled eggs, toast, and grape jelly

D. Medium-well steak, French fries, and broccoli

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A Cobb salad with blue cheese and Roquefort salad dressing

Question 4 of 5

Which principle usually applies? Giving advice

A. is rarely helpful.

B. fosters independence.

C. lifts the burden of personal decision making.

D. helps the patient develop feelings of personal adequacy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: is rarely helpful.

Question 5 of 5

The client states,"I'm not sure that the doctor has prescribed the correct medication for my sadness." Which would be a therapeutic nursing response?

A. "A lot of clients are nervous about new medications. I'll get you some information about it."

B. "So you think that this medication is not right for you?"

C. "Why do you think that this medication won't help your mood?"

D. "Your doctor has been prescribing this medication for years, and it really does help people."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "So you think that this medication is not right for you?"

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