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Question 1 of 5

A patient is being treated for prostate cancer; his prognosis is very poor. The patient has a strong faith, and he has been active in his church for many years. He is concerned about his health and the challenges he faces as his cancer progresses. Which comment by the nurse reflects the most appropriate spiritual nursing intervention for the patient?

A. I'll take you to visit my church if you can get a pass.'

B. You have to belong to the same church I do if you're going to go to heaven.'

C. Would you like me to bring you a guided imagery audiotape?'

D. We can pray together if you'd like.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We can pray together if you'd like.'

Question 2 of 5

A parent is worried about their adolescent who has been having angry outbursts for three weeks. The parent reaches out to the pediatrician's office asking about multisystemic treatment. How can the nurse explain it?

A. immediate assessment for oppositional defiant disorder'

B. very upsetting, but just typical for teenagers'

C. a combination of behavior therapy training that includes the child, the family, and the school'

D. a course of prescription medication'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a combination of behavior therapy training that includes the child, the family, and the school'

Question 3 of 5

A nurse assesses an individual who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment by this person indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A. "I check where my car keys are eight times."

B. "My legs often feel weak and spasti"

C. "I'm embarrassed to go out in publi"

D. "I keep reliving a car accident."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "I check where my car keys are eight times."

Question 4 of 5

An adult says, 'I never know the answers,' and 'My opinion does not count.' Which psychosocial crisis was unsuccessfully resolved for this adult?

A. Initiative versus guilt

B. Trust versus mistrust

C. Autonomy versus shame and doubt

D. Generativity versus self-absorption

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Question 5 of 5

A person says, "I was the only survivor in a small plane crash. Three business associates die I got depressed and saw a counselor twice a week for 4 weeks. We talked about my feelings related to being a survivor, and I'm better now." Which type of therapy was used?

A. Systematic desensitization

B. Psychoanalysis

C. Behavior modification

D. Interpersonal psychotherapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Interpersonal psychotherapy

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