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PN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE 2023 A
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PN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE 2023 AAfter reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the
following findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported.
When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart
rate, temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should
report to the provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference
range, indicating hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range,
indicating tachycardia, The temperature is above the expected reference range,
indicating a fever. The client is exhibiting a change in speech pattern, including rapid
and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and delusions are manifestations which can
indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens (DT). DT is an emergent
condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client who has schizophrenia. For
which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the client's medications and
notify the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client.
There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)
WBC count
A nurse is caring for a client who has visible injuries as a result of partner violence.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to develop a safety plan.
R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping
further violence if necessary.
A nurse is participating in group therapy for clients who have major depressive disorder.
Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the orientation phase of group
therapy?
Confidentiality
Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicates the client's
condition is deteriorating. To deselect a piece of information, click on the information
again.
QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
BMI
, A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is
haloperidol solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.)
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A nurse is planning to collect data from a group of clients. The nurse should expect that
which of the following clients is likely to exhibit speech pattern alterations?
a client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive
behavior. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
elevated blood pressure
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following intervention: should the nurse include to
improve the client's nutritional status?
Have finger foods available for the client in a quiet area.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has ADHD and is
exhibiting disruptive behaviors at home, Which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the parent to take?
Initiate a point system for the child
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has dementia and whose family expresses
concern about their increasing "memory problems." Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as the priority?
The client sometimes wanders from the house.
A nurse in a long-term care center is caring for an adult client who has Alzheimer's
disease and whose partner died several years ago. The din appears upset and asks the
nurse when their partner will visit again. The nurse states, "It seems like you are feeling
lonely. Let's take outside and talk." Which of the following communication strategies is
the nurse using?
Validation therapy
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