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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is talking with the husband of a female client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. During the conversation, the husband tells the nurse that she often begins to scream and curse for no apparent reason. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?

A. Hypersexuality

B. Disinhibition

C. Hypervocalization

D. Apathy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypervocalization

Question 2 of 5

Which finding best indicates that the goal 'Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior' was achieved for an adult patient? The patient

A. sees self as capable of achieving ideals and meeting demands.

B. behaves without considering the consequences of personal actions.

C. aggressively meets own needs without considering the rights of others.

D. seeks help from others when assuming responsibility for major areas of own life.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: sees self as capable of achieving ideals and meeting demands.

Question 3 of 5

As part of a community program on crisis prevention, a nurse is describing the phases of crisis. Which of the following would the nurse identify as occurring first?

A. Problem stimulating usual problem solving

B. Trial and error attempts to alleviate problem

C. Automatic relief behaviors take over

D. Serious personality disorganization

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Problem stimulating usual problem solving

Question 4 of 5

Group members are having difficulty deciding what topic to cover in today's session. Which nurse leader response reflects autocratic leadership?

A. We are talking about fear of rejection today.

B. Let's go around the room and make suggestions for today's topic.

C. I will let you come to a conclusion together about what to talk about.

D. I'll work with you to find a suitable topic for today.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We are talking about fear of rejection today.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for patients with psychiatric disorders. Based on the nurse's understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its limitations cited by critics, the nurse would identify which patient as an inappropriate candidate for CBT?

A. A client diagnosed with substance abuse

B. A client diagnosed with depression

C. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia

D. A client diagnosed with an eating disorder

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client diagnosed with schizophrenia

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