1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a

terminal illness. The nurse shouldidentify which of the

following as an indication of hopelessness?

• The client wants to talk about the diagnosis withnursing

staff

• The client has a decreased energy level

• The client makes funeral arrangements

• The client requests a second opinion

2. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of

the following behaviors by thechild indicates that he is ready to

cooperate? (Select all that apply)

• Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm

• Plays with toys in the examination room

• Answers questions asked by the nurse

• Makes eye contact with the nurse

• Sits on his parent’s lap when the nurse enters the room

3. A nurse on a mental health unit is planning care

for a group of clients. Which of the following

clients should thenurse see first?

• A client who has bipolar disorder and is displayingflights of

ideas

• A client who has ADHD and has an inability to

concentrate

• A client who has schizophrenia and is having command

hallucinations

• A client who has depressive disorder and iswithdrawn