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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an adolescent girl with an eating disorder who is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which statement would the nurse interpret as most likely supporting the client's diagnosis?

A. My father was always very thin.'

B. I've never really liked myself.'

C. I have a lot of confidence in myself.'

D. I feel really close to my parents and my brother.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I've never really liked myself.'

Question 2 of 5

The care plan of a male patient diagnosed with a dissociative disorder includes the nursing diagnosis ineffective coping. Which behavior demonstrated by the patient supports this nursing diagnosis?

A. Has no memory of the physical abuse he endured.

B. Using both alcohol and marijuana.

C. Often reports being unaware of surroundings.

D. Reports feelings of 'not really being here.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Using both alcohol and marijuana.

Question 3 of 5

What theorist defined growth as development in stages with a positive and negative consequence if not met?

A. Peplau

B. Orenstein

C. Freud

D. Erikson

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Erikson

Question 4 of 5

Nursing behaviors associated with the implementation phase of nursing process are concerned with

A. participating in mutual identification of patient outcomes.

B. gathering accurate and sufficient patient-centered dat

C. comparing patient responses and expected outcomes.

D. carrying out interventions and coordinating care.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: carrying out interventions and coordinating care.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement about crisis theory will provide a basis for nursing intervention?

A. A crisis is an acute time-limited phenomenon experienced as an overwhelming emotional reaction to a problem perceived as unsolvable.

B. A person in crisis has always had adjustment problems and has coped inadequately in the usual life situations.

C. Crisis is precipitated by an event that enhances a person's self-concept and self-esteem.

D. Nursing intervention in crisis situations rarely has the effect of stopping the crisis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A crisis is an acute time-limited phenomenon experienced as an overwhelming emotional reaction to a problem perceived as unsolvable.

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