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Question 1 of 5

A 70-year-old woman tells the nurse that every time she gets up in the morning or after she's been sitting, she gets 'really dizzy' and feels like she is going to fall over. The nurse's best response would be:

A. Have you been extremely tired lately?'

B. You probably just need to drink more liquids.'

C. I'll refer you for a complete neurologic examination.'

D. You need to get up slowly when you've been lying down or sitting.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You need to get up slowly when you've been lying down or sitting.'

Question 2 of 5

Which student behavior is consistent with therapeutic communication?

A. Offering your opinion when asked to convey support.

B. Summarizing the essence of the patient's comments in your own words.

C. Interrupting periods of silence before they become awkward for the patient.

D. Telling the patient he did well when you approve of his statements or actions.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Summarizing the essence of the patient's comments in your own words.

Question 3 of 5

Prolonged sleep deprivation can result in:

A. impaired driving

B. increased anxiety

C. memory problems

D. all of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all of the above

Question 4 of 5

A nurse spends extra time with a client who has personality features similar to the nurseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s estranged spouse. Which aspect of countertransference is most likely to result?

A. Over-involvement

B. Misuse of honesty

C. Indifference

D. Rescue

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Over-involvement

Question 5 of 5

Consultation occurs most often during which phase of the nursing process?

A. Assessment

B. Diagnosis

C. Planning

D. Evaluation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Planning

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