The overall goal of psychiatric rehabilitation is for the client to gain
a. control of symptoms.
b. freedom from hospitalization.
c. management of anxiety.
d. recovery from the illness.
Ans: d. recovery from the illness.
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A) "It's selfish to make me pay the price for your poor time management." B) "Have you given some thought to ways that you could reorganize the way you take your breaks?" C) "I would appreciate it if you made sure you took your breaks on time so that I can do the same." D) "I'm afraid I'm going to have to report this to our manager because it's inconsiderate."
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1. The client's spouse. 2. The client's healthcare provider. 3. The client's medical record. 4. The client's adult child.
The pediatric nurse providing nursing care for a 12-year-old girl listens as her mother describes her family situation. She states that the patient's 10-year-old sister is asking many questions about the patient's illness
The patient's mother feels that it is best not to talk about the patient with her sister. The nurse's best response is to tell the mother: A) "You and your husband know your children the best. I am sure that you will decide the best way to handle this situation." B) "It must be difficult for you to balance everyone's needs at this time. Doing what you think is best is most important." C) "Having a child in the hospital and having another daughter at home must be challenging. Focusing on the future when your child goes home would be best." D) It must be challenging to balance the needs of both of your children. Both children need information about her illness and hospitalization."
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A) A program helping military veterans with amputations adapt to their new circumstances B) HIV screening open to the whole faith community C) A weight-lifting program for seniors to maintain strong bones D) A community vegetable garden to promote healthy eating E) Leg exercises to help people recovering from hip fractures to walk again