A nurse is assisting with the planning of a therapeutic support group for individuals who

have bulimia nervosa. Which of the following tasks should the nurse include during the

orientation phase of group development?

A. determine the rules that the group will follow

B. address disagreements among group members

C. help clients work through the grief response

D. transition from the role of leader to facilitator -ANSW- determine the rules that the

group will follow

*during the orientation phase of group development, the nurse should determine the

rules that apply to the group and ensure that all members understand these rules.

Examples of rules to be discussed include confidentiality and meeting times.

A nurse is providing support for a client who is grieving the loss of her mother who died

from Alzeimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse offer?

A. "I know how you must be feeling. I recently lost my father."

B. "Dealing with your mother's death must be difficult for you."

C. "Knowing your mother is in a better place provides you with some comfort."

D. "I want you to let me know what I can do to help you cope with your mother's death."

-ANSW- "Dealing with your mother's death must be difficult for you."

*The nurse should use therapeutic communication when supporting a client who is

grieving. This statement keeps the focus of the conversation on the client by

acknowledging her grief and encourages further communication."

A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has heroin

intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Seizure activity

B. Respiratory depression

C. Hypersensitivity to pain

D. Increased mental alertness -ANSW- Respiratory depression