403 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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 - 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." - "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?
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