The client is concerned about his coming discharge, manifested by being unusually sad. Which is the most therapeutic approach by the nurse? A. “You are much better than when you were admitted so there’s no reason to worry.” B. “What would you like to do now that you’re about to go home?” C. “You… Read More »
Situation: The nurse may encounter clients with concerns on sexuality. The most basic factor in the intervention with clients in the area of sexuality is: A. Knowledge about sexuality. B. Experience in dealing with clients with sexual problems. C. Comfort with one’s sexuality. D. Ability to communicate effectively. … Read More »
Which of the following statements is true for gender identity disorder? A. It is a sexual pleasure derived from inanimate objects. B. It is a pleasure derived from being humiliated and made to suffer. C. It is a pleasure to shock the victim with exposure to the genitalia. D. It is… Read More »
The sexual response cycle in which the sexual interest continues to build: A. Sexual Desire B. Sexual arousal C. Orgasm D. Resolution Correct Answer: B. Sexual arousal Sexual arousal or excitement refers to attaining and maintaining the physiologic requirements for sexual intercourse. The vagina continues to swell… Read More »
The inability to maintain the physiologic requirements in sexual intercourse is: A. Sexual Desire Disorder B. Sexual Arousal Disorder C. Orgasm Disorder D. Sexual Pain Disorder Correct Answer: B. Sexual Arousal Disorder This describes sexual arousal disorder. Sexual arousal disorders involve a lack of response to sexual… Read More »
The nurse asks a client to roll up his sleeves so she can take his blood pressure. The client replies “If you want I can go naked for you.” The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: A. “You’re attractive, but I’m not interested.” B. “You wouldn’t be the first that I will see naked.”… Read More »
A client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has negative feelings toward the other clients on the unit and considers them all to be “bad.” The nurse understands this defense is known as: A. Splitting B. Ambivalence C. Passive aggression D. Reaction formation Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
Situation: Knowledge and skills in the care of violent clients is vital in the psychiatric unit. A nurse observes that a client with a potential for violence is agitated, pacing up and down the hallway and making aggressive remarks. Which of the following statements is most appropriate to make to this patient? A. What is causing… Read More »
The nurse closely observes the client who has been displaying aggressive behavior. The nurse observes that the client’s anger is escalating. Which approach is least helpful for the client at this time? A. Acknowledge the client’s behavior. B. Maintain a safe distance from the client. C. Assist the client to an area that is… Read More »
The charge nurse of a psychiatric unit is planning the client assignment for the day. The most appropriate staff to be assigned to a client with a potential for violence is which of the following: A. A timid nurse B. A mature, experienced nurse C. An inexperienced nurse D. A soft-spoken nurse … Read More »