Module 2 Psych Slido

A client discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate?

"Am I correct in my understanding of that?"

A client says to the nurse, "I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which response should the nurse use to clarify the client's comment?

"Can you give me an example of what you mean by 'stoned'?"

Which statement made by a client during an initial assessment interview should serve as the priority focus for the plan of care?

"I hear evil voices that tell me to do bad things."

A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized client. Which of the nurse's comments applies the communication technique of "offering self?"

"I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me."

A client became severely depressed when the last of the family's six children moved out of the home 4 months ago. The client repeatedly says, "No one cares about me. I'm not worth anything." Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful?

"I'd to sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch because I value spending time with you."

A client is presenting with behaviors that indicate anger. When approached, the client states harshly, "I'm fine! Everything's great." Which response should the nurse provide to the client?

"It looks as though you are saying one thing but feeling another. Can you tell me what may be upsetting you?"

A nurse seeks to establish a relationship with a patient readmitted to the hospital. The patient has bipolar disorder, depressed type, and was hospitalized the preceding month. Which statement by the nurse would contribute to establishing trust?

"It must be discouraging to be readmitted to the hospital so soon."

The nurse best assesses the client's spiritual life by asking which question?

"What role does religion play in your life?"

Which of the following statements represent a Nontherapeutic communication technique? (Select all that apply.)

"Why didn't you attend group this morning?" "What did your boyfriend do that made you leave? Are you angry at him? Did he abuse you in some way?" "If I were you, I would quit the stressful job and find something else."

A client tells the nurse, "I don't think I'll ever get out of here." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

"You don't think you're making progress?"

A client is very suspicious and states, "The FBI has me under surveillance." Which strategies should a nurse use when gathering initial assessment data about this client? (Select all that apply.)

Ask the client "Tell me about the problem as you see it" Seek information about when the problem began Reassure the client, "You are safe here"

A client tells the nurse, "I have a secret to tell you, but you can't tell anyone else." The nurse agrees. What is the likely consequence of the nurse's action?

Blurred boundaries in the nurse-patient relationship

At what point in an assessment interview would a nurse ask, "How does your faith help you in stressful situations?"

Coping strategies

Which criterion is NOT essential when the nurse plans nursing interventions designed to meet a specific goal?

Economical

A client preparing for discharge presents the nurse with a handmade card of appreciation for the care this nurse provided. Is this acceptable?

No

The mental status examination aids in the collection of what type of data?

Objective

A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for clients?

Prescribe psychotropic medication

A nurse assessed a client who reluctantly participated in activities, answered questions with minimal responses, and rarely made eye contact. What information should be included when documenting the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

The client's subjective responses A description of the clients behavior during the interview