A 62-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer is…
A 62-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer is admitted to the oncology unit for surgical staging. During assessment, she tells the nurse, “I used to be strong, but now I feel like I can’t handle anything. I just keep thinking about everything that could go wrong.” The nurse assesses her coping style and identifies diminished engagement in previously meaningful activities, social withdrawal, and disrupted sleep. The healthcare team aims to implement interventions that will promote resilience and reduce emotional distress.Which nursing intervention best supports the patient’s resilience by aligning with evidence-based coping styles?
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A psychiatric nurse is working with a client who has low self-esteem and struggles with feelings of worthlessness. The nurse decides to apply a humanistic approach in therapy. Based on the principles of humanistic theorists such as Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, which of the following interventions would be most aligned with this perspective?
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A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting an intake assessment on a 10-year-old child recently placed in foster care following removal from a neglectful and abusive household. The nurse reviews the child’s history, which includes exposure to multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Based on current evidence, the nurse anticipates potential neurodevelopmental consequences and plans appropriate follow-up care.Which of the following clinical observations are consistent with the known neurodevelopmental impacts of multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in children?Select all that apply.
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A psychiatric nurse is performing an intake assessment on a 7-year-old boy referred for concerns about social withdrawal, repetitive speech patterns, and a fixation on specific routines. The nurse prepares to document clinical findings for interprofessional review using the DSM-5 criteria for neurodevelopmental disorders.Which of the following clinical findings support a DSM-5 diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?Select all that apply.
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A 33-year-old client with bipolar II disorder attends a follow-up visit at a community mental health clinic. The client reports inconsistent medication adherence due to side effects and asks about other strategies that can help manage the illness long-term. Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions and recovery model strategies should the nurse emphasize to promote symptom stability and reduce relapse risk?Select all that apply.
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A psychiatric nurse is planning discharge for a client hospitalized for acute mania who now demonstrates stable mood and adherence to medication. The client has limited family support and a history of rapid decompensation after prior discharges. Which treatment setting within the continuum of psychiatric-mental health care would best support this client’s stabilization while promoting community reintegration?
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