NUR 2488 / NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2. QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse to help a client who is demonstrating escalating anger? A. Walk the client to his room and help him practice stress-reduction... techniques such as deep breathing or muscle relaxation. B. Suggest the client spend some time in the gym with a punching bag to relieve his stress. C. Suggest the client spend some time pacing rapidly in the hallway until he feels less stressed. D. Sit with the client in the day room so he can vent his anger and not isolate. The more a nurse's intervention is prompted by emotion, the A. less likely it is to be therapeutic. B. less likely it is to be aggressive. C. more likely it is to be effective. D. more likely it is to be empathetic. The most restrictive method for dealing with an aggressive client who is out of control is A. seclusion. B. a show of force. C. verbal intervention. D. antipsychotic medication. Which client on the mental health unit is at highest risk for violence directed at others? A. Mr. A, who has a history of recurrent severe depression B. Mr. B, who is in an alcohol rehabilitation program C. Mr. C, who has delusions of persecution and has assaulted his brother D. Mr. D, who has somatic symptoms for which no organic basis is found [Show More]

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