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A client newly admitted with Major Depressive Disorder presents with: Psychomotor retardation Self-isolation in room Minimal verbal response and poor eye contact Declined participation in unit activities Vital signs stable; No acute safety concerns Initial medication dose given 1 hour ago Which initial nursing intervention would be most therapeutic in establishing rapport with this client?

A 15-year-old patient, Jake, has been admitted to a mental health unit. He has been rebellious toward staff and has difficulty following rules of the unit. Jake refuses to participate in group therapy and is often alone in his room. During interactions with the nurse, Jake states, “I don’t need to be here. No one understands me, and I don’t care about what any of you have to say.” Match each nurse’s response to whether it is an example of therapeutic or non-therapeutic communication. “I can see you’re feeling angry and frustrated. Could you tell me more about what’s making this experience hard for you?” [answer1] “You shouldn’t feel that way. You are only focused on the negative. Being here is for your own good.” [answer2] “Are you trying to be difficult? If you don’t follow the rules, it will be harder for you here.” [answer3] “I’d like to understand how you’re feeling and I am here to listen when you’re ready.” [answer4] “I understand this must be tough, but no one will help you if you keep shutting them out.” [answer5]

A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter number only.  Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

No tensions existed between the Soviet Union and the U. S. during the Second World War.

The policy of appeasement adopted by France and Britain before the start of the Second World War was a 

Otto von Bismarck was able to achieve the unification of Germany/Prussia after the defeat of which two countries?  

Which of the following was a reaction to the Enlightenment that involved feelings and free expression and emphasis on differences and uniqueness?  It contributed to the development of nationalism in the 1800s.

Richard Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” heavily influenced the theme song for

Which of the following highlighted the complexities of mental life?  His ideas have important implications that have shaped modern attitudes about human behavior.   He revealed the id, the ego, and the superego and explained how irrational humans can be.   

Which of the following are outcomes of the new science of the late 19th century and early 20th centuries?