Chapter 8, Nursing Values, Attitudes, and Self-Awareness Video Solutions, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Problem 1

When preparing a class discussion on attribution theory and dispositional and situational factors, which of the following would the instructor describe as an example of a situational factor?
a. Genetic makeup
b. Personal values
c. View of right and wrong
d. Views of a peer group

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Problem 2

After a nurse teaches a local community group about mental health and illness, which statement from the group would indicate a need for additional instruction?
a. “Most mentally ill people have average or above-average intelligence.”
b. “People with mental illness are more likely to be violent than other groups.”
c. “Mental illness has nothing to do with being weak or lacking willpower.”
d. “People with mental illness cannot just snap out of it.”

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Problem 3

A client with a psychiatric illness asks the nurse not to repeat his statements to anyone else. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. Tell the client that the nurse cannot promise not to reveal this information.
b. Maintain the client’s confidentiality by not revealing the information.
c. Immediately tell the client’s primary care provider of the client’s request.
d. Ask the client to provide more information before making a decision.

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Problem 4

A nurse is meeting with a colleague who works at a psychiatric–mental health clinic. During their visit, the nurse becomes concerned that the colleague is experiencing burnout. Which of the following statements by the colleague would lead the nurse to suspect burnout?
a. “Sometimes it’s hard for me to get to the gym after work.”
b. “I’ve been working overtime lately because money is tight.”
c. “I just wish I could get a good night’s sleep these days.”
d. “I’m going to Hawaii next week. I can’t wait.”

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Problem 5

On the last day of the clinical experience, a client states to a student nurse, “I hope we can be friends after you leave. I’ve really enjoyed talking with you.” How should the student respond?
a. Give the client a phone number that he can use to reach the student.
b. Tell the client forcefully that this would never be possible.
c. Talk with the instructor about how to deal with this situation.
d. Keep the client’s request private and confidential.

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