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Question 1 of 5

A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members. Which family member's comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective?

A. I've made mistakes, but everyone else in this family has also.
B. I remember joy and mutual respect from our early years together.
C. I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family.
D. It's best for me to move away from my family. Things will never change.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to reinforce the use of cognitive behavior therapy with a patient. When interacting with the patient, which of the following would be appropriate?

A. Having the nurse establish the agenda
B. Focusing primarily on behavior
C. Using a future-oriented goal focus
D. Identifying the problem from the nurse's perspective

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Using a future-oriented goal focus

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to assess a 78-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with major depression. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess as a normal finding?

A. Decrease in body fat
B. Increased muscle mass
C. Dulled taste sensation
D. Enhanced visual acuity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dulled taste sensation

Question 4 of 5

In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest risk to be labeled mentally ill? One who

A. describes hearing God's voice speaking.
B. is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals.
C. is wealthy and gives away $20 bills to needy individuals.
D. always has an optimistic viewpoint about life and having own needs met.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: describes hearing God's voice speaking.

Question 5 of 5

A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

A. Fear
B. Risk for injury
C. Self-care deficit
D. Disturbed thought processes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk for injury

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