Choice A rationale
Intellectual thought process involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. It is not specifically tied to problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic.
Choice B rationale
Basic thought process refers to the fundamental cognitive operations such as perception, memory, and language comprehension. It does not specifically involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic.
Choice C rationale
Concrete thought process is characterized by literal and immediate thinking. It involves thinking on the surface and not looking into the deeper meaning of things. It does not involve problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic.
Choice D rationale
Abstract thought process involves higher-level thinking and reasoning skills. It includes problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic. A teenager employing problem-solving skills grounded in scientific reasoning and logic is demonstrating an abstract thought process.

Choice A rationale
Leaving the client alone to eat might not address the client’s paranoid belief that the food is poisoned. It could potentially exacerbate the client’s anxiety and paranoia.
Choice B rationale
Asking the client’s family to bring in favorite foods might not be feasible in all situations. Moreover, the client might still harbor paranoid beliefs about the food being poisoned.
Choice C rationale
Allowing the client to observe other clients eating the same food can help alleviate the client’s paranoid belief that the food is poisoned. Seeing others safely consuming the same food can provide reassurance.
Choice D rationale
Giving the client an “anti-poison” placebo prior to meals is not an ethical practice. It can potentially undermine the trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Choice A rationale
Developing the ability to establish and maintain an intimate relationship is an important aspect of personal growth. However, it might not directly help the client develop a positive personal identity.
Choice B rationale
Improving his strength in the ability to adapt to new situations can enhance the client’s coping skills. However, it might not directly help the client develop a positive personal identity.
Choice C rationale
Outlining his life’s dream can provide direction and purpose to the client’s life. However, it might not directly help the client develop a positive personal identity.
Choice D rationale
Discerning his feelings about relationship choices and level of commitment can help the client understand his own values and beliefs. This self-understanding is crucial for developing a positive personal identity.

Choice A rationale
Becoming helpless might be a response to a stressful situation or a symptom of a mental health disorder. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship.
Choice B rationale
Returning to previous maladaptive behavior is a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. It indicates a relapse into old, unhelpful patterns of behavior.
Choice C rationale
Bringing up new problems might indicate ongoing struggles or the emergence of new issues. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship.
Choice D rationale
Denying caregiver’s help might indicate resistance or a lack of trust in the therapeutic process. However, it is not specifically a regressive response to the termination of a therapeutic relationship.

Choice A rationale
Sickle cell anemia is not commonly found in Asian Americans. It is more prevalent in populations with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions, and the Mediterranean.
Choice B rationale
Sickle cell anemia is not commonly found in Native Americans. It is more prevalent in populations with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions, and the Mediterranean.
Choice C rationale
Sickle cell anemia is not commonly found in Italian Americans. While it can occur in Mediterranean populations, it is more prevalent in populations with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa and Spanish-speaking regions.
Choice D rationale
Sickle cell anemia is commonly found in African Americans. It is an inherited blood disorder that is more common among people with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa.

Choice A rationale
Failure to explore a client’s point of view is a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it’s not the most fitting description for the scenario. The nurse’s yawning and frequent glancing at the watch doesn’t necessarily indicate a lack of exploration of the clients’ perspectives.
Choice B rationale
Eliciting vague descriptions can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn’t seem to apply in this context. The nurse’s actions don’t suggest that they are eliciting vague descriptions from the clients.
Choice C rationale
Failure to listen is the most appropriate answer. The nurse’s yawning and frequent checking of the watch during therapy time could indicate a lack of attention or interest in what the clients are saying, which can be perceived as failing to listen.
Choice D rationale
Failure to probe can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn’t seem to apply in this context. The nurse’s actions don’t suggest that they are failing to probe or ask further questions.

Choice A rationale
Sympathy refers to the ability to understand what a person is feeling. However, it doesn’t necessarily involve sharing in a client’s life.
Choice B rationale
Trust is an essential component of a therapeutic relationship, but it doesn’t specifically define the ability to share in a client’s life.
Choice C rationale
Mutuality might suggest a reciprocal relationship, but it doesn’t specifically refer to the ability to share in a client’s life.
Choice D rationale
Empathy in nursing is the ability to see, understand, and share your patient’s feelings and views on a more personal level and without being judgmental. This makes it the most fitting answer as it involves sharing in a client’s life.

Choice A rationale
The description of the man’s appearance and behavior suggests that he is struggling with basic self-care activities, such as maintaining personal hygiene and taking care of his physical health. This is a common issue for individuals with schizophrenia.
Choice B rationale
While refusal to participate in self-care activities could be a concern, the information provided doesn’t indicate that the man is refusing to engage in these activities. Rather, it seems he may be unable to do so.
Choice C rationale
Difficulty in social interactions can be a symptom of schizophrenia, but the primary concern in this case, based on the information given, appears to be the man’s inability to engage in self-care activities.
Choice D rationale
Resistance to medication therapy could be a concern for individuals with schizophrenia, but the information provided doesn’t indicate that this is the primary concern in this case.

Choice A rationale
The preparation phase is the initial stage of the therapeutic relationship where the groundwork for the rest of the relationship is laid. However, the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement is not a step in this phase.
Choice B rationale
The assessment phase involves gathering information about the client, but it does not typically involve the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement.
Choice C rationale
The working phase of the therapeutic relationship is where nursing interventions frequently take place. Problems and issues are identified and plans to address these are put into action. This phase includes the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement.
Choice D rationale
The orientation phase defines the problem and identifies the type of service needed by the patient. However, the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement is not a step in this phase.

Choice A rationale
While consultation is an important part of the discharge planning process, it is not the point at which the process of preparing for client discharge should begin.
Choice B rationale
The point of termination is when the discharge process is completed, not when it begins.
Choice C rationale
The rehabilitation phase is a part of the recovery process, but it is not the point at which the process of preparing for client discharge should begin.
Choice D rationale
The process of preparing for client discharge should ideally begin upon admission. This allows for comprehensive planning and coordination of care post-discharge.