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Question 1 of 5

When planning inpatient psychotherapeutic activities for a patient who has antisocial personality disorder, the psychiatric-mental health nurse:

A. focuses on group, rather than individual, therapy

B. provides a permissive atmosphere, so the patient feels a sense of control

C. provides an organized, structured environment

D. recognizes that the disorder is characterized by social withdrawal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: provides an organized, structured environment

Question 2 of 5

The home care nurse assessed a client with a history of dementia who had a herniorrhaphy at an ambulatory surgical center the previous day. The client lives in a senior living facility. The client thinks he is in the army and that it is 1945. The nurse should:

A. Reorient the client to the current time and place.

B. Notify the client's family of the confusion.

C. Document the client's confusion and disorientation.

D. None of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reorient the client to the current time and place.

Question 3 of 5

Select the best comment for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly patient.

A. I am a nurse. Are you familiar with what nurses do?'

B. Hello. I am going to ask you some questions to get to know you better.'

C. You look comfortable and ready to participate in an admission interview. Shall we get started?'

D. Hello. My name is and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hello. My name is and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?'

Question 4 of 5

Which statement best describes postpartum blues?

A. A rare condition that impacts bonding between mother and baby.

B. A transient, self-limiting period of sadness after the birth of the baby.

C. A psychiatric diagnosis similar to dysthymia.

D. A transient period of sadness that usually moves into postpartum depression.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A transient, self-limiting period of sadness after the birth of the baby.

Question 5 of 5

A client frequently impulsively acts out suicidal impulses, including grabbing the coffee jar to smash it and attempting to hang herself with her bra. The nurse would view the client's behaviors as most consistent with:

A. Narcissistic personality disorder

B. Histrionic personality disorder

C. Borderline personality disorder

D. Antisocial personality disorder

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Borderline personality disorder

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