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Question 1 of 5

Termination of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship has been successful when the nurse

A. avoids upsetting the patient by shifting focus to other patients before the discharge.

B. gives the patient a personal telephone number and permission to call after discharge.

C. discusses with the patient changes that happened during the relationship and evaluates outcomes.

D. offers to meet the patient for coffee and conversation three times a week after discharge.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: discusses with the patient changes that happened during the relationship and evaluates outcomes.

Question 2 of 5

A patient says, "People should be allowed to commit suicide without interference from others." A nurse replies, "You're wrong. Nothing is bad enough to justify death." What is the best analysis of this interchange?

A. The patient is correct.

B. The nurse is correct.

C. Neither person is correct.

D. Differing values are reflected in the two statements.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Differing values are reflected in the two statements.

Question 3 of 5

When considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau, which activity should the nurse regularly engage in to ensure that the patient stays the focus of all therapeutic conversations?

A. Assessing the patient for unexpressed concerns and fears

B. Evaluating the possible need for additional training and education

C. Reflecting on personal behaviors and personal needs

D. Avoiding power struggles with the manipulative patient

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reflecting on personal behaviors and personal needs

Question 4 of 5

A patient needs supportive care for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The new nurse demonstrates an understanding of the services provided by the various members of the patient's mental healthcare team when he makes which statement:

A. Your social worker will help you learn to budget your money effectively.

B. Your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at 2:00 today.

C. The mental health technician on staff today will administer the medication that you require.

D. Remember to ask the occupational therapist about sources of financial help that you are qualified for.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at 2:00 today.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse has successfully completed a drug treatment program and is returning to work 3 months later. Which of the following best describes a program designed for a nurse returning to work after treatment?

A. An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program

B. A drug recovery support group

C. An early-release incarceration program

D. An involuntary long-term residential treatment program

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program

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