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The nurse is counseling a family whose 4-year-old child has mild mental retardation. The nurse is working with the family on realistic long-term goals. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
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Correct Answer: Achieving independent functioning of the child as an adult
A client in an outpatient clinic states,"I am so tired of these medications." Which nursing response would encourage the client to elaborate further?
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Correct Answer: "Tired of taking your medications?"
The nurse is leading a small group of hospitalized patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. One group member has asked for advice and often agrees with suggestions by other group members but then adds, 'Yes, but . . .' to every suggestion offered. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Correct Answer: What solution do you think would work best for you?
What is the order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, from lower level to upper level?
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Correct Answer: physiological, safety/security, belonging and love/social, esteem, self-actualization
Which belief will best support a nurse's efforts to provide patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session?
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Correct Answer: Assessment findings in mental illness reflect a person's cultural patterns.
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