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Question 1 of 5

Many people allow life circumstances to dictate their amount of sleep instead of recognizing sleep as a priority. Which statement will the nurse recognize as progress in the patient's sleep hygiene program?

A. I go to bed even if I am not sleepy, hoping I will fall asleep.
B. I have one glass of red wine at bedtime each night.
C. I take a nap each day to 'catch up' on my sleep deficit.
D. I have removed the television from my bedroom.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I have removed the television from my bedroom.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing care to a client with Alzheimer's disease who is exhibiting suspiciousness and delusional thinking. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do with this client?

A. Tell the client that he is experiencing delusions.
B. Confront the client about his distorted thinking.
C. Correct the client's interpretation of the situation.
D. Determine the trigger for the distorted thinking.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Determine the trigger for the distorted thinking.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is planning care, which includes a dual-diagnosis group. Which patient would be appropriate for this group? The patient with:

A. Depression and suicidal tendencies
B. Anxiety and frequent migraine headaches
C. Bipolar disorder and anorexia nervosa
D. Schizophrenia and alcohol abuse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Schizophrenia and alcohol abuse

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with major depression. The client tells the nurse that she just isn't sure that life is worth living. The nurse documents which nursing diagnosis as the priority?

A. Self-esteem, Low, related to depressive episode
B. Hopelessness related to symptoms of depression
C. Anxiety related to lack of energy for self-care activities
D. Thought Processes, Disturbed, related to memory loss and depression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hopelessness related to symptoms of depression

Question 5 of 5

Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?

A. A nurse is responsible for breaking silences.
B. Patients withdraw if silences are prolonge
C. Silence can provide meaningful moments for reflection.
D. Silence helps patients know that what they said was understoo

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Silence can provide meaningful moments for reflection.

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