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segrsyd · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A woman with a history of chronic mental illness was dating someone for about a month before they ended the relationship. What is the probable action the woman will take?

a. Endure a brief period of grieving and seek to begin dating again.
b. Speak to friends and other support persons and consider the positive aspects of the relationship.
c. Withdraw and refuse to seek out or enter into another relationship.
d. Take up an activity with friends to avoid staying home and thinking about the failed relationship.

Question 2

A stress-laden patient has elected to learn deep breathing as a means of reducing stress. Rank the order the nurse should give the following information when teaching this technique.

A. Focus on your breathing; repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 minutes.
B. With each breath, pay attention to muscular sensations that accompany abdominal expansion.
C. Hold the breath for 3 seconds.
D. Find a comfortable position. Relax the shoulders and chest; let the body relax.
E. Take a deep breath through the nose, expanding the abdomen.
F. Exhale slowly through the nose, telling the body to relax.

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
In individuals with chronic mental health problems, basic needs for love and belonging go unmet, and they respond by becoming more emotionally paralyzed. The experience of a small success in a short-term relationship will often prevent them from making any further attempts because they just know that they will eventually fail. When self-concept is low, it is difficult to convince someone that a brighter future can exist. The other responses demonstrate positive coping strategies.

Answer to Question 2

1 . D
2 . E
3 . C
4 . F
5 . B
6 . A
This sequencing of directions places the elements in the correct order and is easy to follow and remember.