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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis. The client's pain has been severe and prolonged. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a priority assessment?

A. Grief

B. Panic disorder

C. Bulimia

D. Depression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Depression

Question 2 of 5

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on a committee that is developing programs that integrate the objectives for mental health and mental disorders as identified in Healthy People 2020. Which type of program would be least appropriate?

A. Single substance abuse treatment programs

B. Depression screening programs for primary care providers

C. Mental health programs for the homeless population

D. Employment programs for those with serious mental illness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Single substance abuse treatment programs

Question 3 of 5

What statement best describes the development of user groups in the digital age?

A. User groups have decreased in number due to the advent of technology.

B. User groups are exclusively for professional networking and cannot be used for health-care purposes.

C. User groups have evolved to utilize digital platforms for broader reach and acquiring digital health information.

D. User groups are less important in the digital age as individuals prefer to seek information independently.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: User groups have evolved to utilize digital platforms for broader reach and acquiring digital health information.

Question 4 of 5

Which can be described as an example of an oversimplified or undifferentiated belief?

A. Alcoholism is a disease.

B. A 12-step program may assist with recovery from alcohol use disorder.

C. Belief in higher power assists clients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.

D. All alcoholics are skid-row bums.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All alcoholics are skid-row bums.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several patients receiving antipsychotic agents. Which factors, if noted, would the nurse identify as placing a patient at greater risk for tardive dyskinesia?

A. Male gender

B. Age 30 to 45 years

C. History of depression

D. Short duration of treatment

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: History of depression

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