27 31 st louis mosby cognitive ability applying

27-31). St. Louis: Mosby.
Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
Content Area: Mental Health
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
8. 8.ID: 283626102
A nurse is reading the medical record of a client who has a diagnosis of moderate anxiety
and notes that the physician has documented that the client exhibits eustress. On the basis
of this information, which of the following findings would the nurse expect to encounter
while assessing the client?
o The client complains of fatigue.
o The client complains of feeling drained.
o The client complains of feeling anxious.
o The client engages in purposeful movement. Correct

Rationale: Eustress is demonstrated confidence in one’s ability to master given demands
or tasks with success. Examples include positive motivating energy and purposeful
movement. Distress, the opposite of eustress, is destructive to health. On the basis of this
description, fatigue, feeling drained, and feelings of anxiety are incorrect options because
they are all examples of distress.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Eliminate the options that are
comparable or alike and indicate client distress. Review assessment findings related to
eustress if you had difficulty with this question.
Reference: Fortinash, K. & Holoday-Worret, P. (2008). Psychiatric mental health nursing
(4th ed., p. 608). St. Louis: Mosby.
Cognitive Ability: Analyzing
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Assessment
Content Area: Mental Health
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
9. 9.ID: 283625654
A client who was admitted to the mental health unit 1 month ago with agoraphobia is
cooperative, shares with peers, and makes appropriate suggestions during group
discussions. The nurse concludes that this client’s behavior is most consistent with:
o Manipulation
o Improvement Correct
o Attention-seeking
o A desire to be accepted

Rationale: The behavior exhibited by the client is appropriate and demonstrates
improvement. No pattern of manipulation is exhibited. Acting out is attention-seeking
behavior. All clients have the desire to be accepted.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Focusing on the data provided in
the question and noting the words “is cooperative, shares with peers, and makes
appropriate suggestions” will help direct you to the correct option. Review the expected
outcomes for the client with agoraphobia if you had difficulty with this question.
Reference: Varcarolis, E., & Halter, M. (2009). Essentials of psychiatric mental health
nursing: A communication approach to evidence-based care (p. 146). St. Louis:
Saunders.
Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Evaluation
Content Area: Mental Health
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.