Varcarolis Chap 8 NCLEX Practice Questions and Answers

Varcarolis Chap 8 NCLEX Practice Questions and Answers When the nurse recognizes a relationship as being a symmetrical what intervention would be appropriate a. sharing the treatment goals with the parents of an adolescent client b. asking if discharge instructions should be postponed until the client's life partner arrives c. discussing concerns about a possibly impaired coworker with the unit's nursing manager d. calling the primary health provider to discuss the client's pain control management needs - Answer️️ -b. asking if discharge instructions should be postponed until the client's life partner arrives Which statement demonstrates the nurse's implementation of a therapeutic projective question? a. Do you believe that miracles are possible?" b. Has your life ever been touched by a miracle?" c. If you were granted two wishes what would they be ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Monday, August 26, 2024 6:09 AM 2 d. "If you could wish this problem away, what would your life be like?" - Answer️️ -d. If you could wish this problem away, what would your life be like?" Projective questions help people articulate, explore, and identify thoughts and feelings. Projective questions can also help people imagine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors they might have in certain situations. By asking what life would be like if a wish was granted, the client may be able to identify goals or important issues in their thinking/life. None of the other options provide that kind of opportunity to provide details.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analyzing)REF: Page 96TOP: Nursing Process: ImplementationMSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity A timid client is frequently insulted by another aggressive client. In group session today the client spoke out to the bully about his or her behavior. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates a therapeutic attempt to show approval for the client's actions? a. "How did it feel to be assertive and stand up for yourself?" b. You did a good job of defending yourself today in group." c."Did it feel good to defend yourself against that rude behavior?" d. I hope that you will be able to defend yourself again when you are bullied." - Answer️️ -a. How did it feel to be assertive and stand up for yourself?" ©SOPHIABENNETT@ Monday, August 26, 2024 6:09 AM 3 Providing approval is a complicated task. It is all too easy for the client to misinterpret the praise for permission to engage in the behavior at inappropriate times and situations. Asking the client how he or she felt about his or her actions opens up a dialogue between client and nurse that allows for constructive conversation about the new behavior. None of the remaining options provide the opportunity for further discussions.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analyzing)REF: Page 98TOP: Nursing Process: EvaluationMSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity A nurse who is comfortable and confident with the interviewing process will effectively use which communication technique? a .Allowing for moments of uninterrupted silence b. Personally fills each void in the conversation c. Avoiding topics that could possibly be embarrassing d. Relying on verbal rather than nonverbal communication - Answer️️ -a. Allowing for moments of uninterrupted silence When used properly, the use of silence can be an effective tool