ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the client is pacing up and down the hall very rapidly and muttering in an angry manner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Approach the client in a nonthreate...
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ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse notices that the client is
pacing up and down the hall very rapidly and muttering in an angry manner. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
Approach the client in a nonthreatening manner.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for a
benzodiazepine. For which of the following findings should the nurse question the
provider's prescription?
Hypotension
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child who has attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching?
"Ignore your child's attention-seeking behaviors that are not dangerous."
A nurse is interviewing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
Strenuous exercise regimen
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client states, "I am too tired and
depressed to attend group therapy today." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
"Attending group therapy, even if you're tired, is an important part of your treatment."
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has restricting type
anorexia nervosa. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Decreased caloric intake
A nurse in a substance use disorder treatment facility is reviewing the medication
records for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to administer methadone for a
client who has a substance use disorder for which of the following substances?
Opiates
A nurse is caring for a client who just received a terminal diagnosis of cancer. Which of
the following initial reactions should the nurse expect from the client?
, Denial
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and becomes agitated while
refusing morning hygiene care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Talk to the client from two arm-lengths away.
A nurse is assessing a client who takes phenelzineu for the treatment of depression.
Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Elevated blood pressure
A nurse is assessing a client who experienced a sexual assault 6 months ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of rape-
trauma syndrome?
Report of intense guilt
A nurse is interviewing an older adult client about possible abuse by her caregiver.
Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Avoid a nonjudgemental tone.
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease
about donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Donepezil can improve cognitive functioning during the earlier stages of the disease."
A nurse is obtaining a client's medical history prior to scheduling the client for
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a potential complication of the procedure?
Cardiac arrhythmia
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing
manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan?
Provide the client frequently with high-calorie finger-foods.
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing an
acute manic episode. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Protect the client from impulsive behavior.
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