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Question 1 of 5

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which situation on an inpatient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention?

A. A client is disturbed that family can be seen only during visiting hours.

B. A client exhibits hostile and angry behaviors toward another client.

C. A client states,"I have no one who cares about me."

D. A client states,"I have never met my career goals."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client exhibits hostile and angry behaviors toward another client.

Question 2 of 5

Randi feels excluded in group activities and social events and expresses sadness to the nurse. According to Maslow, where have needs not been met?

A. self-actualization needs

B. safety needs

C. social needs

D. esteem needs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: social needs

Question 3 of 5

A person who feels unattractive repeatedly says, "Although I'm not beautiful, I am smart." This is an example of

A. repression.

B. devaluation.

C. identification.

D. compensation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: compensation.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is counseling a family whose child has autism. When describing this condition, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?

A. Connection to ineffective parental practices

B. Detection after the child enters school

C. Onset before child is 2.5 years old

D. Girls are more frequently affected than boys

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Onset before child is 2.5 years old

Question 5 of 5

A patient has been placed in an anger management group because he has trouble controlling his angry outbursts. The nurse interprets this type group as an example of which of the following?

A. Psychotherapy

B. Self-help

C. Psychoeducation

D. Supportive therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Psychoeducation

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