A nurse is assisting with the planning of a therapeutic support group for individuals who have
bulimia nervosa. Which of the following tasks should the
... [Show More] nurse include during the orientation
phase of group development?
A. determine the rules that the group will follow
B. address disagreements among group members
C. help clients work through the grief response
D. transition from the role of leader to facilitator - ✔✔determine the rules that the group will
follow
*during the orientation phase of group development, the nurse should determine the rules that
apply to the group and ensure that all members understand these rules. Examples of rules to be
discussed include confidentiality and meeting times.
A nurse is providing support for a client who is grieving the loss of her mother who died from
Alzeimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse offer?
A. "I know how you must be feeling. I recently lost my father."
B. "Dealing with your mother's death must be difficult for you."
C. "Knowing your mother is in a better place provides you with some comfort."D. "I want you to let me know what I can do to help you cope with your mother's death." -
✔✔"Dealing with your mother's death must be difficult for you."
*The nurse should use therapeutic communication when supporting a client who is grieving. This
statement keeps the focus of the conversation on the client by acknowledging her grief and
encourages further communication."
A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has heroin intoxication.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Seizure activity
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hypersensitivity to pain
D. Increased mental alertness - ✔✔Respiratory depression
*Heroin is an opioid; therefore, the nurse should expect this client who has heroin intoxication to
exhibit respiratory depression.
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who is displaying signs of anger. Which of
the following pieces of information about the client is the strongest indicator that the client might
become aggressive?
A. The client has marginal coping skillsB. The client has a history of violence
C. The client feels powerless after being hospitalized
D. The client blames others for her problems - ✔✔The client has a history of violence
*The client's history of violence is the most important indicator that this client might become
violent; therefore, this is the strongest indicator of potential aggressiveness.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Offer the client a list of activities to choose from
B. Offer finger foods to the client
C. Discourage naps throughout the day
D. Turn on the television when the client is in the room - ✔✔Offer finger foods to the client
*The caregiver should offer finger foods that the client can eat without sitting down. Clients who
have dementia often like to wander and walk off nervous energy, which can decrease anxiety and
calm the client.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client with bipolar disorder who has acute mania.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan? [Show Less]