5. The nurse is collecting admission data on a new patient with a long health history. Which of the following life event

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5. The nurse is collecting admission data on a new patient with a long health history. Which of the following life events is considered a stressor? 1. Gallbladder surgery at age 46 2. Divorce at age 50 3. Loss of job at age 55 4. Whatever the patient says is stressful 9. A nurse is caring for a 36-year-old developmentally delayed patient admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. The patient becomes upset when the dinner tray is late and cries "Mama" repeatedly. The patient's mother later says this is unusual behavior for the patient. Which of the following is the best explanation for this behavior? 1. The patient is having a conversion reaction based on the hospitalization 2. The patient is likely having a side effect to a new medication. 3. The patient is having symptoms of regression. 4. The patient is repressing feelings about the illness. 6. A patient is admitted to the hospital mental health unit for behavior changes. The patient asks why magnetic resonance imaging has been ordered. Which response by the nurse is best? 1. "Magnetic resonance imaging can determine levels of important neurotransmitters, so the doctor will know how to treat your problem." 2. "Magnetic resonance imaging is used to rule out physical problems that could be causing your symptoms." 3. "Magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic energy to treat certain psychiatric disorders." 4. "Magnetic resonance imaging monitors electrical activity in the brain to help diagnose mental health problems." 10. A patient stands up during a morning community meeting and screams, "Get out of here right now! The demons are coming!" Which response by the nurse is best? 1. "Why do you think the demons are coming?" 2. "Yes, we should all leave right now." 3. "If you have something to say, you must only say it when it is your turn to share." 4. "I know you think the demons are coming, but there are no demons. You are safe here." 7. A patient with panic disorder tells the nurse that she has a lot of job-related stress. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic for this patient? 1. "Can you identify some of the things in your job that are causing you to feel stressed?" 2. "I'm really sorry you have so much job stress." 3. "It is important to eliminate stressful situations so you can reduce your panic attacks." 4. "You need to avoid stressful situations. It would be wise to start looking for another job."