NACE Psychosocial Needs and Development 2

Question 1

According to Erikson's theory, which developmental task is the primary focus for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Identity versus role confusion

Answer

Trust versus mistrust

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Industry versus inferiority

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Intimacy versus isolation

Question 2

A patient recently diagnosed with cancer states, 'I want to know all about my treatment options.' According to Kubler-Ross, which stage of grief is the patient most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance

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Denial

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Bargaining

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Depression

Question 3

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who recently lost a spouse and expresses feelings of loneliness. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate participation in a bereavement support group

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Tell the patient they will feel better with time

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Encourage the patient to suppress grief to avoid depression

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Advise the patient to stay busy to avoid thinking about the loss

Question 4

Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the patient's message in the nurse's own words to verify understanding?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

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Reflecting

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Clarifying

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Summarizing

Question 5

A nurse observes that a hospitalized 4-year-old child is clinging to a blanket and sucking their thumb. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

Accepted Answer

This is regression, a normal coping mechanism during stress

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The child has a developmental delay requiring referral

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The child is being defiant and needs behavioral correction

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This indicates inadequate parenting at home

Question 6

A patient with anxiety tells the nurse, 'I feel like I'm going to die.' What is the most therapeutic response?

Accepted Answer

That must feel very frightening. Tell me more about what you're experiencing

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Don't worry, you're going to be fine

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I'll call the doctor right away

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Many patients feel this way, it's normal