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Question 1 of 5

What environmental factor must the nurse must consider in decision-making if the client is due for a diagnostic test and the transport team is waiting?

A. medical records

B. resources

C. task complexity

D. time pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: time pressure

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following food selections indicates that the client understands the teaching?

A. A sandwich and milkshake

B. Rice with black beans

C. Cottage cheese and tuna lettuce

D. Three-egg omelette with low-sodium ham

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rice with black beans

Question 3 of 5

A nursing instructor is describing the DSM-IV-TR to a group of nursing students. Which of the following would the instructor include as the primary purpose of this classification?

A. Provide a commonly understood diagnostic category for clinical practice.

B. Describe treatment modalities for psychiatric disorders and mental illnesses.

C. Identify various etiologies for mental disorders based on family histories.

D. Provide optimal outcomes for treatment for individuals with mental illnesses.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide a commonly understood diagnostic category for clinical practice.

Question 4 of 5

A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for patients?

A. Perform mental health assessment interviews.

B. Prescribe psychotropic medication.

C. Establish therapeutic relationships.

D. Individualize nursing care plans.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prescribe psychotropic medication.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a young adult about measures to promote mental health. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for additional teaching?

A. I will make sure that I eat foods that are nutritious.

B. I need to allow some time for relaxation every day.

C. I will make sure I have the support of two really good friends.

D. I have to work to make sure that I get enough sleep every night.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will make sure I have the support of two really good friends.

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