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A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A) To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens. B) To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression C) To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence. D) To assess remote memory, I should have the cli...

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A school nurse is assessing a school aged child who experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1. Clinging behaviors directed toward a teacher 2. Increased time spent sleeping 3. Intense focus on school work 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday - Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday The child who has PTSD wi...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). -"To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." -"To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression. -"To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." A nurse is planning care for a client who ...

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication? A. Personal space B. Posture C. Eye contact D. Intonation - D. Intonation Intonation is the tone of one's voice and can communicate a variety of feelings. A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client states, "I can...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression. C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote memory, I sho...

A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and reports that they stopped taking lithium 2 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize which of the following as an expected adverse effect that might have caused the client to spot taking the medication? 1. Sore throat 2. Photophobia 3. Hand tremors 4. Constipation - Correct = 3. Hand Tremors - Fine hand tremors are an expected adverse effect of lithium and can interfere with performance of ADLs, causin...

The client has a decreased level of energy - A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness? 1. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm 2. Answers questions asked by the nurse 3. Makes eye contact with the nurse - A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (SATA-3) A clie...

A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has a borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and feelings d. implement measures to prevent intentional self-inflicted injury:...