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Question 1 of 5

A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving out of the city and terminates the relationship. When a novice nurse begins work with this patient, what is the starting point for the relationship?

A. Begin at the orientation phase.

B. Resume the working relationship.

C. Initially establish a social relationship.

D. Return to the emotional catharsis phase.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Begin at the orientation phase.

Question 2 of 5

Linda is terrified of spiders and cannot explain why. Because she lives in a wooded area, she would like to overcome this overwhelming fear. Her nurse practitioner suggests which therapy?

A. Behavioral

B. Biofeedback

C. Aversion

D. Systematic desensitization

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Systematic desensitization

Question 3 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 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the emergency department with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 mg/dL. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse make about the client's blood alcohol content?

A. The client needs inpatient treatment for their drinking problem.

B. The client has a substance use disorder.

C. The client ingested enough alcohol to cause them to experience acute cognitive impairment.

D. The client has been a heavy drinker over the past few months.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client ingested enough alcohol to cause them to experience acute cognitive impairment.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?

A. My English teacher is amazing. They really listen well.'

B. My parents are in the military. We have moved a lot since I was born.'

C. My mother had me when she was in high school.'

D. My little sister has a lot of health problems, and my parents are always in the hospital with her. I worry about that a lot.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: My English teacher is amazing. They really listen well.'

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