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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following actions is most appropriate when working with a client who is extremely angry?

A. Place a light hand on the client's shoulder to convey understanding

B. Maintain close proximity to build trust

C. Temporarily change the subject if the client's behavior is escalating

D. Close the door to the room to ensure privacy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Temporarily change the subject if the client's behavior is escalating

Question 2 of 5

A client is being treated for anxiety and desires to be free from anxious feelings and despair. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level does this client need to meet?

A. Physiological

B. Safety

C. Belonging

D. Self-esteem

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Safety

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following individuals is at the highest risk of experiencing intimate partner violence?

A. A 36-year-old woman who is recently divorced

B. A 22-year-old man who is unemployed but living with friends

C. A 20-year-old woman who grew up with a psychologically abusive father

D. A 40-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 20-year-old woman who grew up with a psychologically abusive father

Question 4 of 5

When performing sterile wound care in the acute care setting, the nurse obtains a bottle of normal saline from the bedside table that is labeled 'opened' and dated 48 hours prior to the current date. Which is the best action for the nurse to take?

A. Discard the saline solution and obtain a new unopened bottle.

B. Obtain a new sterile syringe to draw up the labeled saline solution.

C. Use the saline solution and then relabel the bottle with the current date.

D. Use the normal saline solution once more and then discard.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discard the saline solution and obtain a new unopened bottle.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is an example of an opioid?

A. Mescaline

B. Diazepam

C. Phenobarbital

D. Methadone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Methadone