A newly admitted client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) washes hands continually. This behavior prevents unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation? A. “Everyone diagnosed with OCD needs to control their ritualistic behaviors.” B. “It is important for you to discontinue these ritualistic behaviors.” C. “Why are you asking for help… Read More »
A patient admitted voluntarily for the treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from the hospital. Which action should the nurse take initially? A. Contact the patient’s health care provider (HCP). B. Call the patient’s family to arrange for transportations. C. Attempt to persuade the patient to stay for only a… Read More »
Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would be effective in the planning phase of the nursing process? A. “We’ve discussed past coping skills. Let’s see if these coping skills can be effective now.” B. “Please tell me in your own words what brought you to the hospital.” C. “This new approach… Read More »
When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a patient was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for this patient? A. Monitor closely for harm to self or others. B. Assist in completing an application for admission C.… Read More »
A client tells the nurse, “I feel bad because my mother does not want me to return home after I leave the hospital.” Which nursing response is therapeutic? A. “It’s quite common for clients to feel that way after a lengthy hospitalization.” B. “Why don’t you talk to your mother? You may find… Read More »
The nurse is preparing a patient for the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task that is most appropriate for this phase? A. Planning short-term goals B. Making appropriate referrals C. Developing realistic solutions D. Identifying expected outcomes Correct Answer: B. Making… Read More »
A client’s younger daughter is ignoring curfew. The client states, “I’m afraid she will get pregnant.” The nurse responds, “Hang in there. Don’t you think she has a lot to learn about life?” This is an example of which communication block? A. Requesting an explanation B. Belittling the client C. Making stereotyped… Read More »