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A student nurse studying delegation explains to another student about the Five Rights of Delegation. Which of the following does the first student include? (Select all that apply.)

The client is to receive 750mg of an antibiotic po every 12 hours. How many teaspoons of the medication will the client receive for each dose if the medication is available as 500mg/5ml?

Fictitious Disorder is a serious mental disorder that presents with deception. Which of the following situations is consistent with the diagnosis Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? 

A nurse is engaged in a therapeutic relationship with a client. What should the nurse do in order to ensure therapeutic communication actually takes place? Select ALL that apply. 

A woman who has experienced domestic violence is using the ego-defense mechanism Rationalization. Which statement reflects this action when questioned about her latest injuries?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has proven high success in treating clients with varied mental health conditions, one of which is Eating Disorders. What nursing statement is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the client who has an Eating Disorder?

You are caring for an 18-year-old female diagnosed with Dissociative Disorder, she states that she has had numerous episodes since she was 10 years old but is unable to recall any related reason they occur. You are aware that Dissociative Disorder can develop related to which of the following? 

You notice the defense mechanism rationalization is being used by client who is a victim of abuse. How does this defense mechanism assist the client? 

A female client diagnosed with Somatization Pain Disorder (Conversion Disorder) is admitted to an in-client psychiatric unit. Which statement made by the client describes the PRIMARY GAIN she gets from her disorder? 

A client admitted to a medical unit for stabilization of Diabetes Mellitus has a history of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Out of the following, choose what behavior is characteristic of this disorder and the associated intervention that would be the MOST appropriate to address this client’s behavior?