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Question 1 of 5

Select the best outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction related to feelings of shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by stating, 'Although I'd like to, I don't participate in group activities.'

A. Patient will express satisfaction with social interactions.

B. Patient will independently seek out social interactions.

C. Patient will cooperate with group activities.

D. Patient will participate in one group activity per day.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patient will participate in one group activity per day.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following describes the alternative-to-discipline program?

A. A new initiative being studied by boards of nursing

B. A pilot program designed to facilitate addiction prevention

C. The standard to help nurses into recovery

D. A research project facilitated by the federal government

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The standard to help nurses into recovery

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching decision-making skills to a client with dependent personality disorder. According to Erikson, the likely cause of the client developing dependent personality is failure to meet the critical task of which developmental stage?

A. Trust

B. Autonomy

C. Initiative

D. Industry

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Industry

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The patient states, 'I am not hungry and don't need to eat.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

A. You must eat to regain your strength and improve your health.

B. Let's talk about why you don't feel like eating and how we can help you.

C. It's important to eat, even if you don't feel hungry, for your recovery.

D. You are underweight and need to eat regularly to prevent further health complications.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Let's talk about why you don't feel like eating and how we can help you.

Question 5 of 5

A patient states, 'Right before I got here I was doing alright. My job was going well, my wife and I were happy, and we just moved into a new apartment.' The nurse responds, 'You said you and your wife were happy. Tell me more about that.' This is an example of which therapeutic technique?

A. Encouraging comparison

B. General lead

C. Restating

D. Exploring

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Exploring

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