➤ SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS
- Identify four areas that must be included in a patient teaching plan for a
client starting lithium treatment. - Identify four client statements that might indicate a subtle message about
suicidal ideation.
371- A client says to the nurse, “You are the best
nurse I’ve ever met. I want you to remember
me.” What is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
A. “Thank you. I think you are special too.”B. “I suspect you want something from me.
What is it?”C. “You probably say that to all your nurses.”D. “Are you thinking of suicide?”- A client with mania begins dancing around the
day room. When she twirled her skirt in front
of the male clients, it was obvious she had no
underpants on. The nurse distracts her and
takes her to her room to put on underpants.
The nurse acted as she did to
A. Minimize the client’s embarrassment about
her present behavior.
B. Keep her from dancing with other clients.
C. Avoid embarrassing the male clients who are
watching.
D. Teach her about proper attire and hygiene.