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Question 1 of 5

A client who has been scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the morning tells the nurse,"I'm really nervous about having ECT tomorrow." Which would be the best nursing response?

A. "I'll ask the doctor for a little medication to help you relax."
B. "It's okay to be nervous. What are your concerns about the procedure?"
C. "Clients who have had ECT say there's nothing to it."
D. "Your doctor is excellent and has done hundreds of these procedures."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "It's okay to be nervous. What are your concerns about the procedure?"

Question 2 of 5

Secondary effects of abuse often manifest as arrested development in children due to the fact that:

A. Coping is easier than emotional growth
B. Energy for development is diverted to coping
C. Children cannot differentiate love from abuse
D. Abuse fosters a sense of belonging, even if dysfunctional

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Energy for development is diverted to coping

Question 3 of 5

When reviewing several studies about Hispanic Americans and their use of mental health care facilities, the nurse notes that this cultural group tends to use all other resources before seeking help from mental health professionals. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a reason for this belief about many mental health facilities?

A. Require periods of hospitalization
B. Do not provide 24-hour emergency services
C. Are not reimbursed by third party payers
D. Do not accommodate their cultural needs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not accommodate their cultural needs

Question 4 of 5

At what point in an assessment interview would a nurse ask, "How does your faith help you in stressful situations?" During the assessment of

A. childhood growth and development
B. substance use and abuse
C. educational background
D. coping strategies

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: coping strategies

Question 5 of 5

A nurse determines that a patient has poor social skills that have interfered with his ability to engage others, which has contributed to his feelings of purposelessness, hopelessness, and withdrawal. Which of the following would be most important to assist the patient in beginning to social skills?

A. Self-help group
B. Recovery group
C. Nurse-patient relationship
D. Limit setting

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nurse-patient relationship

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