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How should a nurse respond to a patient with schizophrenia who expresses delusional thoughts?

A) Confront the patient about the inaccuracy of their beliefs

B) Ignore the delusions to avoid reinforcing them

C) Acknowledge the patient's feelings while gently providing reality-based statements

D) Encourage the patient to focus on their delusions to resolve them



What is the most effective therapeutic approach when a patient with major depression expresses

feelings of worthlessness?

A) Ignore the patient to avoid reinforcing negative thoughts

B) Suggest the patient avoid discussing these feelings

C) Encourage the patient to suppress their emotions

D) Listen empathetically and provide emotional support



A patient experiencing a panic attack states they feel like they're going to die. What is the best

nursing intervention?

A) Dismiss the patient's feelings as irrational

B) Stay with the patient and provide a calm, supportive presence while encouraging slow,

deep breathing

C) Leave the patient alone to allow them to calm down


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,D) Suggest the patient engages in strenuous exercise to work off the anxiety



What is the best nursing intervention for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

who is engaging in compulsive rituals?

A) Prevent the patient from performing the compulsive behavior

B) Support the patient in gradually reducing the compulsive behavior while exploring

underlying anxieties

C) Ignore the behavior, as it may help alleviate the patient’s anxiety

D) Encourage the patient to increase the frequency of the behavior



When managing a patient with bipolar disorder in a manic state, what is the priority nursing

intervention?

A) Engage the patient in deep, complex conversations

B) Provide a calm and structured environment while ensuring safety

C) Encourage the patient to participate in stimulating activities

D) Ignore the patient’s hyperactivity to avoid escalation



Which therapeutic communication technique is most appropriate when working with a patient

diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?

A) Be overly permissive to avoid conflicts

B) Use punitive measures to establish boundaries

C) Set clear, consistent boundaries while providing emotional validation

D) Avoid discussing emotions to prevent triggering the patient


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, A patient with severe depression states, "I don’t see the point in living anymore." What is the

nurse’s immediate action?

A) Ignore the statement, as it may just be an emotional outburst

B) Suggest the patient focuses on positive aspects of their life

C) Offer the patient some distractions to help them forget the thought

D) Assess the patient’s suicidal ideation and initiate safety protocols if necessary



How should a nurse approach a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who is

experiencing flashbacks?

A) Force the patient to confront their traumatic memories

B) Offer grounding techniques and help the patient reconnect with the present moment

C) Encourage the patient to relive the trauma in detail

D) Avoid discussing the traumatic event altogether



A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is constantly worried about future events. What is the

best nursing intervention?

A) Suggest avoiding any situations that trigger worry

B) Teach relaxation techniques and encourage cognitive restructuring to manage anxiety

C) Instruct the patient to ignore their anxiety

D) Suggest the patient engages in repetitive reassurance-seeking



What is a key nursing intervention for a patient experiencing psychosis?


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