During the mental status examination, a client may be asked to explain such proverbs as "Don't cry over spilled milk." The purpose is to evaluate the client's ability to think:
A. rationally.
B. concretely.
C. abstractly.
D. tangentially.
Answer: C. abstractly.
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A young couple are looking for a new home. They want to move into a neighborhood that has no elderly neighbors. Such ageism carries several consequences. By separating themselves from the elderly, the couple:
A) Are less likely to see the similarities between themselves and older adults B) Will lose their insights into aging C) Will not experience the challenges of old age D) May have an easier time minimizing their socioeconomic challenges
After using a mediator to resolve a conflict between the nurse manager and two staff nurses, the chief nursing officer decides to:
a. Observe to make sure the conflict has been resolved. b. Fire both staff nurses. c. Reassign both staff nurses. d. Reassign the nurse manager.
What advice should the testing candidate consider the best method for preparing to take the NCLEX-PN examination?
a. "Participate in an all-night cram session the night before the test." b. "Rely on your intuition to answer questions when you do not know the answer." c. "Study throughout the year and review systematically before the exam." d. "Quiz previous graduates about test content and study what they mention."
The nurse is helping a patient in pain by gently massaging the painful area. Which type of pain control is the nurse using?
A. Biofeedback B. Guided imagery C. Cutaneous stimulation D. Acupuncture