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Question 1 of 5

The nurse explores any personal misconceptions or prejudices before caring for a client. This action is one of the tasks that occur in a phase of the nurse-client relationship. What is the nurse's major task in this phase?

A. Determining why the client sought help.

B. Exploring self.

C. Assisting the patient in behavioral change.

D. Establishing and preparing the client for the reality of separation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Exploring self.

Question 2 of 5

A nursing instructor is preparing a presentation about key events and people that influenced the development of contemporary mental health and illness care. When describing the effects of World War II, which of the following would the instructor include?

A. People began to view mental illness as more commonplace and acceptable.

B. The biologic understanding of mental illness was almost fully developed.

C. Deinstitutionalization occurred in response to the community health movement.

D. Mental illnesses became categorized as psychoses or neuroses.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: People began to view mental illness as more commonplace and acceptable.

Question 3 of 5

Which scenario best depicts a behavioral crisis? A patient is

A. waving fists, cursing, and shouting threats at a nurse.

B. curled up in a corner of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel.

C. crying hysterically after receiving a phone call from a family member.

D. performing push-ups in the middle of the hall, forcing others to walk aroun

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: waving fists, cursing, and shouting threats at a nurse.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is working with a forensic client on early recognition. On which area would the nurse and client focus?

A. Medication side effects

B. Aggressive behavior signals

C. Violations of informed consent

D. Discharge needs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Aggressive behavior signals

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with schizoid personality trait. When developing the plan of care for the client, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?

A. Social skills training

B. Anger management training

C. Relaxation techniques

D. Coping skills training

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Social skills training

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