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 with

nursing staff

• The client has a decreased energy level

• The client makes funeral arrangements

• The client requests a second opinion

• 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 theroom

• 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

commandhallucinations

• A client who has depressive disorder and is

withdrawn

• A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth to her first