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A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine one
week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off without
me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?


A. "Why do you feel your family would be better off without you?"
B. "Many people feel this way when they are depressed."
C. "You sound upset. Are you thinking of hurting yourself?"
D. "Your medication hasn't started working yet. Then you'll be feeling differently.
" - ANSWER-C


A nurse at an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has acute mania
due to bipolar disorder. At 0300, the client runs to the nurse's station and demands
to see the provider immediately. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?


A. "Your request is unreasonable. We cannot call your provider at 3:00 in the
morning."
B. "If you can calm down for 5 minutes then I will call your provider for you."
C. "Calm down, go back to your room, and come back in 15 minutes and we'll talk
about how you're feeling."
D. "You must be very upset about something to want to see your provider in the
middle of the night." - ANSWER-D




pg. 1

,A nurse receives a call on a crisis intervention hotline from a client. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an overt statement indicating the
client's risk for suicide?


A. "Everything will be better soon."
B. "Soon no one will have to worry about me."
C. "There's no point in living any longer."
D. "I want to donate my organs to help others." - ANSWER-C


A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe anxiety disorder and is in a state of
panic in the dayroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?


A. Speak to the client in a calm voice.
B. Leave the client alone to regain control.
C. Encourage the client to express her feelings.
D. Place the client in restraints. - ANSWER-A


A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?


A. Altered level of consciousness
B. Impaired judgment
C. Rapid change in personality
D. Disturbances in perception - ANSWER-B


A nurse is planning to administer a dose of lithium carbonate to a client who has
bipolar disorder. The laboratory report indicates that the client's current lithium
level is 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?



pg. 2

,A. Contact the provider for a dosage increase.
B. Request a repeat of the lithium level.
C. Administer the medication.
D. Prepare the client for gastric lavage. - ANSWER-C


A nurse is planning a menu for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing an acute manic episode. Which of the following meals should the
nurse provide for this client?


A. Spaghetti and meat balls, a salad, and apple pie
B. Beef and vegetable stew, rice, and vanilla pudding
C. Chicken nuggets, crackers with cheese sticks, and a cookie
D. Broiled fish fillets, stewed tomatoes, and ice cream - ANSWER-C


A nurse is caring for a client who is brought to the clinic by her adult son who
states that his father recently died. The client repeatedly yells at her son stating,
"Quit lying about your father!" The nurse should recognize that the client is
demonstrating which of the following defense mechanisms?


A. Denial
B. Identification
C. Introjection
D. Sublimation - ANSWER-A


A nurse is caring for a client who has been unable to leave the house for the past
10 years without accompaniment. When attempting to go out alone, the client
becomes very anxious and must quickly return inside. The nurse should identify
that the client is exhibiting which of the following disorders?




pg. 3

, A. Agoraphobia
B. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
C. Panic Disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder - ANSWER-A


A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?


A. Encourage the client to verbalize her feelings.
B. Teach the client relaxation techniques.
C. Determine the client's anxiety level.
D. Role-play problem solving behaviors with the client. - ANSWER-C


A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking thioridazine hydrochloride for
several days. The client reports hand tremors, drooling, and rigid extremities.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?


A. Reassure the client that these effects are expected.
B. Administer diazepam.
C. Encourage deep breathing and relaxation.
D. Administer benztropine. - ANSWER-D


A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Which of the
following actions by the client indicates the current treatment plan is effective?


A. The client reports techniques she uses to promote sleep.
B. The client shows limited emotion when witnessing a traumatic event.
C. The client asks the nurse's opinion about clothes she is wearing.


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