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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?

A. As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease over time.
B. Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders.
C. The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.
D. Risk-taking behaviors are more common with a depressive episode.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.

Question 2 of 5

When engaged in a nontherapeutic relationship, which of the following would the nurse identify as occurring first?

A. Failure to recognize the patient as a person with a need
B. Patient avoiding the nurse
C. The nurse being perceived as rude
D. Patient feeling hopeless and frustrated

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Failure to recognize the patient as a person with a need

Question 3 of 5

A nursing student is reading an article about protective factors for mental illness with older adults. The article mentions the individual's ability to adapt successfully to stress, trauma, or chronic adversity. The student identifies this as which of the following?

A. Functional status
B. Gerotransendence
C. Resilience
D. Empty nest

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Resilience

Question 4 of 5

What therapy environment permits the nurse to assess the client while they are exposed to different relationships and behaviors?

A. milieu therapy
B. electrical impulse therapy
C. talk therapy
D. individual therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: milieu therapy

Question 5 of 5

While leading a small group, the nurse sets up the ground rules at the beginning of the group's first meeting. One of the rules established is that the group will always start at the specified time rather than waiting to start until after everyone has arrived. This rule reflects which of the following?

A. Group norms
B. Group cohesion
C. Group think
D. Group process

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Group norms

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