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Question 1 of 5

What is a nursing implication derived from the anti-psychiatry movement?

A. Nurses should solely rely on psychiatrists' decisions without involving clients in the care process.

B. Nurses should disregard clients' personal experiences and narratives about their mental health.

C. Nurses should adopt a client-centered approach that respects individuals' rights and preferences in care.

D. Nurses should exclusively use involuntary treatment methods for managing all psychiatric clients.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nurses should adopt a client-centered approach that respects individuals' rights and preferences in care.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the prescription for doxazosin with a client. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

A. Decrease caloric intake to reduce weight gain.

B. Increased dietary fiber to prevent constipation.

C. Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.

D. Take this medication each morning

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rise slowly when sitting up from bed.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who is taking paliperidone. What is true regarding this medication?

A. It is likely to cause neutropenia.

B. The medication is only in oral form.

C. It is a first-generation antipsychotic.

D. It is less likely to cause dystonia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is less likely to cause dystonia.

Question 4 of 5

A patient asks the nurse if exercise and what she eats can impact her mood. The nurse's best response is which of the following?

A. There is no need to be concerned about exercise and nutrition if you take your antidepressant.

B. Limited studies are available on exercise and nutrition and mood.

C. Exercise is helpful, but you don't need to worry about nutrition.

D. Extensive research has shown that exercise and proper nutrition greatly improve mood symptoms.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Extensive research has shown that exercise and proper nutrition greatly improve mood symptoms.

Question 5 of 5

The nursing student is experiencing a severe family crisis. In what way might this situation affect the student's performance in a psychiatric rotation?

A. The student might overidentify with clients and meet his or her own needs.

B. The student might fear clients and avoid them.

C. The student might feel inadequate and fear emotionally harming clients.

D. The student might doubt his or her value in assisting clients due to lack of knowledge.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The student might overidentify with clients and meet his or her own needs.

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