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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with complex somatic symptom disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse would be especially alert for symptoms of which of the following?

A. Depression

B. Avoidant personality disorder

C. Delirium

D. Bipolar disorder

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Depression

Question 2 of 5

A forensic nurse examiner is interviewing an individual accused of a homicide. Which question should the nurse ask in preparation for a possible legal insanity defense?

A. Have you ever been told that you are intellectually deficient?

B. Do you ever hear voices that no one else can hear?

C. What were you doing the day the crime was committed?

D. Did you know the individual who was murdered?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do you ever hear voices that no one else can hear?

Question 3 of 5

A female client is diagnosed with panic disorder. The client tells the nurse that she hasn't left her house in more than a month because she was afraid of another attack. She visited the mental health clinic today only because her son brought her. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for this client?

A. Powerlessness related to symptoms of anxiety

B. Decisional Conflict related to fear of leaving the house

C. Ineffective Family Coping related to symptoms of anxiety

D. Social Isolation related to fear of recurrence of anxiety symptoms

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Social Isolation related to fear of recurrence of anxiety symptoms

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is communicating with a client on an inpatient psychiatric unit. The client moves closer and invades the nurse's personal space, making the nurse uncomfortable. Which is an appropriate nursing intervention?

A. The nurse ignores this behavior because it shows the client is progressing.

B. The nurse expresses a sense of discomfort and limits behaviors.

C. The nurse understands that clients require various amounts of personal space and accepts the behavior.

D. The nurse confronts the client and states that he or she will be secluded if this behavior continues.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse expresses a sense of discomfort and limits behaviors.

Question 5 of 5

A patient experiencing panic suddenly began running and shouting, "I'm going to explode!" Select the nurse's best action.

A. Ask, "I'm not sure what you mean. Give me an example."

B. Capture the patient in a basket-hold to increase feelings of control.

C. Tell the patient, "Stop running and take a deep breath. I will help you."

D. Assemble several staff members and say, "We will take you to seclusion to help you regain control."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell the patient, "Stop running and take a deep breath. I will help you."

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