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1. A nurse is teaching about deep-breathing exercises with a client who reports experiencing intense stress at work. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the ... teaching? A. "I will hold my breath for 5 or 6 seconds each time." B. "I will focus on how the muscles in my stomach feel with each breath." C. "I will focus on the causes of my stress during the exercise." D. "I will inhale through my mouth and exhale through my noise." 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis from his provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Discourage the client forming new relationships B. Change the subject when the client becomes upset C. Offer the client advice about various treatment choices D. Allow the client unlimited time for the grieving process 3. A nurse is caring for a client who is seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Initiate facility procedures for emergency commitment B. Inform the client about polices for dispensing methadone C. Request a prescription for varenicline from the client's provider D. Assess the client using the CAGE questionnaire 4. A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restrains. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Have the child perform range of motion exercises every 3 hr B. Obtain a prescription for the restraints within 2 hr of initiating them C. Monitor the child's vital signs every 15 min D. Ensure three fingers will fit between the child's wrist and the restraint 5. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to begin taking aripiprazole. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a contraindication for aripiprazole therapy? A. Crohn's disease B. Hypothyroidism C. Seizure disorder D. Asthma 6. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A. Nausea B. Random blood glucose 130 mg/dL C. Sore throat D. Heart rate 104/min 7. A nurse is planning to conduct a supporting group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase? A. Establish a rapport with group members B. Maintain the group's focus on identified issues C. Encourage the use of problem-solving skills D. Manage conflict within the group [Show More]

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