The nurse working with a group of clients assesses which of the following as being mentally healthy? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

1. The client who believes her dead mother is in heaven watching what she does
2. The client who lives with his mother, drinks beer all day, and has never held a job
3. The client who is extremely angry at his ex-wife, and avoids contact with her when the children are around
4. The client who works as a nurse and washes his hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection
5. The client who says he dislikes people and prefers to be alone rather than socializing with others

Answer 1

1,3,5
Rationale: It is not unusual for people from some cultural or religious backgrounds to believe their dead relatives can see them from heaven, and it often motivates them to follow societal rules. The client who is angry is able to control his emotions enough to avoid exposing his children to the bad feelings between him and his wife. The nurse who washes his hands frequently comes from a culture that promotes the importance of this behavior. These clients would be considered mentally healthy. The client who drinks beer all day most likely has a substance abuse problem, and the client who prefers to be alone does not have the ability to relate to others, so these two clients would be suspected of a mental disorder, but more information would be required in order to determine this definitively.