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D2AR0N

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A nurse is assessing an 8-year-old girl with a mood disorder. Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to assess?
 
  A) Statement from the child that she feels sad
  B) Behavioral problems
  C) Recurrent obsessions
  D) Ritualistic behavior

Question 2

The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to:
 
  A) Increase the client's awareness of nonverbal behavior.
  B) Investigate the source of nonverbal behavior.
  C) Validate the client's feelings.
  D) Validate the meaning of the nonverbal behavior.


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cuttiesgirl16

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback: It is essential to validate the meaning of nonverbal behavior (rather than assuming what it means) before proceeding with anything else.


D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

nyrave

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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