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2. Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems?

16. When planning group therapy, the nurse identifies which configuration as most optimal for a therapeutic group?

9. Which statement about tricyclic antidepressant medications is accurate?

3. Which part of the nervous system would the nurse identify as playing a major role during stressful situations?

9. Which action by the nurse, who is first meeting a client, would likely send a nonverbal message that is inappropriate for the therapeutic relationship?

4. Which client statement indicates the nurse’s teaching about the effect of circadian rhythms is effective?

4. A patient was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt and has not responded to SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants. The patient asks the nurse, “I heard about MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). Why can’t they be added to what I am on now? Wouldn’t adding one help?” Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

12. During a group session, which client statement demonstrates that the group has progressed to the middle (working) phase of group development?

3. A newly admitted client asks, “Why do we need a unit schedule? I’m not going to these groups. I’m here to get some rest.” Which reply by the nurse is appropriate?

3. Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction?Client: “When I am anxious, the only thing that calms me down is alcohol.”Nurse: “Other than drinking, what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?”