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a nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a)weigh client daily b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently e)include client preferences when developing an eating plan. correct answers b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie foo...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation D. Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication. correct answers A. Prohibited a patient from using telephone A psychiatric nurse discusses r...

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preparing for a conditional release following involuntary admission. which of the following statements by client indicates and understanding of the teaching correct answers if i don't follow the instructions in my conditional release, i might be readmitted a nurse is assisting with care of a client immediately following ECT. What is an unexpected response correct answers irregular heart rhythm which of the following conditions should th...

What occurs when words and actions match? correct answers Congruence The nurse states, " I have to leave now to go back to a clinical conference, but I will be back and 2pm", and indeed returns at 2 pm to see the client. What is this an example of? A: Advocacy B: Congruency C: Empathy D: Genuine interest correct answers B. Congruency What is it called when you are truly paying attention to the client, caring about what he or she is saying? A: Self-awareness B: Positive regard C:...

a nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder and declines electroconvulsive therapy( ECT) despite the providers recommendation. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating by supporting the client's decision? correct answers Autonomy a nurse on a mental health unit is reinforcing teaching about informed consent with when newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? correct answers "The consent form...

Benzodiazepines correct answers Alprazolam (xanax), Chlordiazepoxide, Diazapam (valium), & Lorazepam (ativan) Nonbenzodiazepines correct answers Buspirone (buspar), Paroxetine, & Hydroxyzine (atarax/vistaril), Diphenhydramine (benadryl), Propranolol (inderal) Barbiturates correct answers Produce CNS depression, Produce mood alterations, and cause respiratory depression Barbiturate Meds correct answers Pentobarbital & Secobarbital Sedatives correct answers Produce relaxing calm effect...

Denial correct answers A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing, b/c I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? Moderate correct answers A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires emergency surgery. The client has a resp rate of 30/min and says, "This is difficult to comprehend. I feel sha...

A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? correct answers peripheral edema a nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whos friend reports a suspicion of cocaine use. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indicator of the clients use of this substance? correct answers hypertension collecting data on a client who has bullmia nervos...

Infancy correct answers birth- 1yr trust vs. mistrust hopefulness, trusting vs withdrawn, alienated Early childhood correct answers 1-3yr shame and doubt self-control and using willpower vs uncertainty of doing anything at all Preschool correct answers 3-6yr initiative vs guilt ability to initiate activities vs feeling conflicted about what was initiated School Age correct answers 6-12yr industry vs inferiority feeling competent in activities and work vs feelings of low self-est...

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 shoul...