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On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a nurse is facilitating a therapeutic group session. One group member consistently praises others for sharing their thoughts and encourages participation. Another member ensures that everyone has an opportunity to speak by redirecting the conversation when one person dominates the discussion.The nurse recognizes these behaviors as examples of which maintenance roles in group dynamics?

In an outpatient psychiatric clinic, the parents of a teenager newly diagnosed with serious mental illness tell the nurse:”We have never known anyone who was mentally ill. We have no one to talk to because none of our friends understand the problems we are facing.”What is the nurse’s most helpful intervention?

The nurse is reviewing histories of several clients diagnosed with personality disorders. For which clients would a family history of similar problems be most likely? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor is reviewing definitions of sexual assault and rape with a group of nursing students. The instructor asks:Which of the following scenarios describe completed rape? (Select all that apply.)

A client was arrested for breaking windows in the home of a former domestic partner. The history reveals childhood abuse by a punitive parent, past behavior of torturing family pets, and a previous arrest for disorderly conduct. Which nursing diagnosis has priority for this client?

A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is working with a defendant as a competency evaluator. A staff member asks:”Why are you spending so much time with that defendant? You spend one-to-one time and write volumes. Usually, we give defendants some medication and return them to court.”What is the CNS’s most appropriate response?

A nurse in the emergency department assesses a 7-year-old child who presents with multiple bruises in different stages of healing. The parent states, “He just falls a lot when playing outside.” The nurse suspects possible child abuse. What is the nurse’s legal responsibility in this situation?

In an emergency department counseling room, a client who has experienced ongoing intimate partner violence expresses frustration, saying:”There’s no way out. Nothing will ever change.”The nurse recognizes this statement as an indication of learned helplessness.What is the best nursing intervention at this time?

In a geriatric outpatient clinic, an 82-year-old client with multiple chronic conditions reports persistent pain and fatigue. The nurse reviews the client’s treatment history and notices that minimal interventions have been prescribed. The nurse considers how age-related bias may have influenced healthcare decision-making.Which factors contribute to age-related bias in treatment decisions? (Select all that apply.)