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Martine has just been shown two boxes: a plain, unmarked box full of crayons and a familiar Crayola box that is empty.  Next, Martine is asked to predict where another child will look for the crayons.  This task assesses Martine’s understanding of

Daishaun, an African American, wonders if his teachers believe negative stereotypes about African-American learners. He becomes anxious, which results in lower test scores.  Daishaun’s situation is an example of

A nurse in an emergency mental health facility is caring for a group of clients.  The nurse should identify that which of the following clients requires a temporary emergency admission?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following nursing actions is effective to prevent postprandial vomiting?

The nurse who provides therapeutic milieu management supports patients with feeding and eating disorders best by concentrating on which patient need?

A cognitive behavioral therapist would help a patient restructure the thought “I am stupid!” to which statement?

The nurse has completed the admission assessment of a client with a diagnosis of actue bipolar disorder.  Based on the assessment, what is the priority focus for the nursing plan of care?

The nurse is reviewing the food choices of a patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MOI). Which food choice would indicate the need for additional teaching?

Which behavior indicates the nurse is using a intraprofessional process recording (IPR) correctly to enhance communication with patients?

A patient is being treated for  alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center. The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy?