NU 334 Final Exam Practice Questions and Answers
A client experienced PTSD after a significant assault and has been hospitalized for nearly a week. He
states to the nurse, "I'm thinking of ending it all." Which statement by the nurse would be the most
effective? - Ans:-"You must be feeling very ...
A client was recently diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder. Her therapist utilizes techniques
primarily consistent with the cognitive therapy model. The goal of cognitive therapy with depressed
clients is to: - Ans:✔✔-Identify and change dysfunctional patterns of thinking
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom would
eliminate this diagnosis? - Ans:✔✔-The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous
behavior
A nurse teaches a group of community health colleagues about the use of naltrexone in treating
alcoholism. The nurse interprets that the teaching was effective if the colleagues state that the
naltrexone is used to do which of the following? - Ans:✔✔-Reduces the craving for alcohol
A nurse works with a client who begins to escalate in anger. Which risk factor would the nurse recognize
as the most reliable indicator of potential client violence? - Ans:✔✔-History of a assaultive behavior
A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits, curses, and refuses to answer assessment
questions. He believes that he was wrongfully admitted. Which is the most appropriate nursing
statement to address this behavior? - Ans:✔✔-"I understand that you are angry, but this behavior will
not be tolerated"
During the initial interview with a patient, the nurse begins to feel uncomfortable and realizes that the
patient's behaviors and mannerisms remind the nurse of the nurse's abusive parent. The nurse
concludes that the current situation represents which phenomenon? - Ans:✔✔-Countertransference
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