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HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+



While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate documentation

later. Which statement is most accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?


A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is limited


with note taking.


B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the examining nurse.


C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse breaks eye contact to take note

to take note.


D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and allows the client speak at

normal pace. - ANSWER✔✔-A


An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he is

exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which

comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most important

for the nurse to obtain?


A. His appetite.


B. The emotional quality of his attitude


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,C. His level of activity.


D. The interactions he has with others. - ANSWER✔✔-B


A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female client who

is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be included in the

safety plan? Select all that apply.


A. Purchase a gun to use for protection


B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.


C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.


D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children - ANSWER✔✔-B C D


While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye

contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The

two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What is the main goal

of this therapeutic techniques?


A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.


B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.


C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.


D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) - ANSWER✔✔-B




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,A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which

nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?


A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.


B. Social isolation.


C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.


D. Low self-esteem. - ANSWER✔✔-C


The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the

client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should

also be discontinued?


a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)


b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).


c. Alprazolam (Xanax).


d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - ANSWER✔✔-B


A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during the

admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy

between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. What action does the RN

take?


A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.


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, B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.


C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal messages.


D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret them as one. -

ANSWER✔✔-A


A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his

voice, saying "My roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever

met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!" The

RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism?


A. Denial.


B. Projection.


C. Rationalization.


D. Splitting. - ANSWER✔✔-B


A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is

complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from

the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?


A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.


B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.


C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.


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