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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?
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Correct Answer: "It's okay to be nervous. What are your concerns about the procedure?"
Secondary effects of abuse often manifest as arrested development in children due to the fact that:
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Correct Answer: Energy for development is diverted to coping
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?
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Correct Answer: Do not accommodate their cultural needs
At what point in an assessment interview would a nurse ask, "How does your faith help you in stressful situations?" During the assessment of
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Correct Answer: coping strategies
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?
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Correct Answer: Nurse-patient relationship
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