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156. Betty, a 52-year-old female who divorced her husband a year ago, is brought to the hospital. The client’s adult daughter reports that her mother has refused to get out of bed, eat, or bathe for three days. Betty is diagnosed with major depression on admission. Which of the following questions asked by the admitting nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “Why weren’t you eating and bathing? You can trust me.”
  2. “What can I do to help you out?”
  3. “How do you feel about your life after the divorce?”
  4. “What has been bothering you? Tell me.”
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157. Thomas, a 35-year-old stay-at-home dad, is diagnosed with major depression. On assessment, the nurse notes new cutting marks and old scars on his arms and wrists. The nurse suspects that Thomas is suicidal. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate to use with Thomas?
  1. Talk to the client’s spouse to verify whether or not the client is suicidal.
  2. Ask the client if he ever thought about killing himself.
  3. Initiate suicidal precautions.
  4. Inform the client that the cuts and wounds suggest that he is suicidal.
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158. Mr. White, a 55-year-old sales agent, has been drinking 7 to 10 cans of beer per day for the past five years. The client says alcohol helps him function at work. Mr. White says, “I’m sure I can cut down on my drinking. Drinking socially won’t be a problem.” Which of the following responses made by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “How many cans of beer does a social drinker consume per day?”
  2. “Has alcohol caused any major problems in your life?”
  3. “What can you do to become a social drinker?”
  4. “Why do you abuse alcohol just to function at work?”
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159.

A father brings his seven-month-old baby boy to a well-baby clinic for a routine examination. During the assessment, which of the following questions should the nurse ask the father to obtain the most important information about the child’s growth and development?

  1. “Can he transfer an object from one hand to another?”
  2. “Can he sit up unsupported?”
  3. “Has he started cruising along the furniture?”
  4. “Does he make babbling or cooing sounds?”
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160. Emily is a 75-year-old female who is diagnosed with a terminal disease. One afternoon, the client says, “If I can only live to see my granddaughter born, I would be OK.” The nurse recognizes that the client demonstrates:
  1. Disbelief
  2. Acceptance
  3. Depression
  4. Bargaining
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