Question

1. During the termination phase of the therapeutic interview,after the plan of action has been determined, the nurse should expect which behavior from the client? a. Refusing to talk to the nurse and other staff members b. Complaints of mild anxiety and some restlessness c. Telling the nurse she feels worse than on admission d. Making plans to leave the hospital 2. The nurse from Medl life understands that critical timing for nursing interventions on the mental health unit will improve treatment plan and client's outcome. What period time would this be? a. Within 1 week of a one-to-one relationship b. The first 24 hours after admission c. The first month of working groups d. Within 3 months of being an inpatient. Which statement by the nurse reflects the priority positive outcome related to care provided to a client who displayed aggressive and violent behavior on admission? 3. a. The client has remained free of injury to self and others b. The client forms meaningful relationships with others c. The client demonstrates improved coping skills d. The client conveys acceptance and respect in a calm, reassuring manner 4. Which of these would be considered soft methods of suicide? Select all that apply. a. Using a gun b. Slashing one's wrist c. Hanging d. Poisoning with carbon monoxide e. Ingesting pills f Inhaling natural gas 5. The nurse is conducting discharge teaching about the anti-anxiety drug diazepam. Which instruction has the highest priority for inclusion in the teaching plan? a. Notify the health care provider if anxiety continues two weeks after beginning treatment b. Crush tablets and take with food or water if they are difficult to swallow c. If muscle spasms occur during treatment, notify the healthcare provider immediately

Answer 1

Ans.1) "d" Making plans to leave the hospital (Termination phase is the last stage of a therapeutic relationship when attained goals are evaluated.)

2.) "a" Within a week of one to one relationship (The best time for nursing intervention is the 1st week of one to one relationship.)

3.) "d" The client conveys acceptance and respect in a calm, reassuring manner.

(When client agrees with the nurse on a positive note it means thigs are sorted and under control.)

4.) "d" Poisoning with carbon monoxide

"e" Ingesting pills (Both the above mentioned methods are considered as soft method of suicide.)