The nurse is seeking clarification of a statement that was made by a patient. What is the best way for the nurse to seek clarification?

A) "What are the common elements here?"
B) "Tell me again about your experiences."
C) "Am I correct in understanding that…"
D) "Tell me everything from the beginning."

An adult diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) says, "I've always been stupid. I never had friends when I was a child. My parents often punished me because I made mistakes. Now, I can't keep a job." The nurse managing care should consider:

A) aversive therapy to extinguish negative behaviors.
B) cognitive therapy to help address internalized beliefs.
C) group therapy to allow comparison of feelings with others.
D) vocational counseling to identify needed occupational skills.

A client becomes verbally abusive to the nurse after having an argument with the spouse.Which coping mechanism is this client exhibiting?

A) Reaction formation
B) Displacement
C) Denial
D) Conversion