The nurse knows that any group moves through three interpersonal phases in a particular order, which includes:

1. Inclusion, control, and affection.
2. Reasoning, inclusion, and self-confidence.
3. Control, love, and affection.
4. Reasoning, self-confidence, and religion.


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Rationale: Any group, given enough time, moves through three interpersonal phases—inclusion, control, and affection, in that order—that correspond to the three basic interpersonal needs. Love, reasoning, self-confidence, and religion are not interpersonal phases.

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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency department with Kussmaul's breathing and severe dehydration. The nurse anticipates that the client will have an order for:

1. an IV infusion of Lantus insulin. 2. an IV infusion of Novolin NPH 70/regular 30 insulin. 3. an IV infusion of regular insulin. 4. an IV infusion of Actos.

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The nurse has provided education for a patient with depression. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A. "Depression has many causes which include brain-based disorders." B. "Depression can be an inherited illness." C. "We really don't know what causes depression." D. "Depression results from unresolved conflicts in your childhood." E. "Depression results from parental neglect."

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