N322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Practice Questions & Answers(GRATED A)

A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective communication among family members? A. "If you keep saying that, I will tell everyone what you did last night." B. "She is always bossing me around. Should she do that?" C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?" D. "Please do not raise your voice at the children. I am the one who left dishes in the sink." -ANSWER C. "Can you tell me the reason you get upset each time I go to the mall?" Rationale: This is an example of effective or healthy communication. Healthy communication expresses clear, understandable messages between family members. Each family member is encouraged to express his or her own feelings and thoughts. The family member is asking the member who is perceived to be upset to express feelings openly. The communication is clear, understandable, and direct. This promotes an open exchange of feelings and thoughts. A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and exhibiting signs and exhibiting signs of impending death. The client's medical record states that the client is a practicing Roman Catholic. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate? A. Offer to make arrangements for the Sacrament of the Sick B. Prepare to stay with the client's body after death until family arrives C. Arrange for a member of the client's faith to bathe the body after death D. Post a sign on the client's door stating, "No Talking" -ANSWER A. Offer to make arrangements for the Sacrament of the Sick Rationale: Practicing Roman Catholics often wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick from a priest during times of illness or when death is approaching. Clients who practice Judaism, rather than Catholicism, believe that the body should not be left unattended until after the funeral. Clients who practice Islam, rather than Catholicism, believe that an individual from the client's mosque should perform bathing rituals after death. Posting a sign on the client's door is a potential breach of confidentiality. Roman Catholics do not require a quiet room based on beliefs. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to create a therapeutic environment? A. Plan to discuss any topic that is presented B. Focus on client weaknesses to increase adaptation C. Provid