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Reason: Why approach patient with open-ended questions? Correct Answer - This technique facilitates spontaneous responses and interactive discussion. Reason: What is the purpose for using Clarifying techniques? What are the different types of techniques? Correct Answer - This is used in determining if the statement made was accurate : 1. restating- uses the clients exact words 2. reflecting-directs the focus back to the client in order for the client to examine his feelings. 3. paraphra...

A nurse is admitting a client who has derealization disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. The inability to recall important personal information B. The feeling that the surroundings are unreal C. The inability to recall identity D. The presence of at least 2 distinct personalities Correct Answer - The feeling that the surroundings are unreal *The feeling that the surroundings are unreal or distant is a manifestation of derealization disorder. Client...

Helpful for patient's with dementia: Correct Answer - - Put a calendar on the wall - Encourage family to visit Where to refer someone for borderline personality disorder? Correct Answer - - Limit setting and consistency - Individual approach - Client will refrain from self-mutilation - CBT-Dialectical behavior therapy For histrionic/dependent patient being discharged --> Correct Answer - Need assertive community treatment School age children with ADD > intervention = ? Correc...

a nurse working in an acute mental health facility is caring for a 35 year old female client who has manifestations of depression. the client lives at home with her partner and two young children. she currently smokes and has a history of chronic asthma. which of the following factors put the client at risk for depression (SATA a. age b. gender c. hx of chronic asthma d. smoking e. being married Correct Answer - A B C D a nurse working on an acute mental health unit is admitting a cli...

A nurse in a long-term mental health facility is caring for a client who has a personality disorder. The client has broken a unit rule and phone privileges are being revoked consequently. The client asked the nurse can I just make one more phone call? Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A no you can't go sit in your room B okay, if you promise to obey the rules for the rest of the day C no you can't you have broken rules that apply to everyone D you can make a single 5...

A nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates need for further teaching? A) "To check cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7" B) "To check affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C) "To check language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence" D) "To check remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of objects"...

A nurse is caring for a client in a substance use disorders clinic. The client was referred by their health care provider, who is concerned that they might have a problem with misusing prescription pain medication. Although the client has kept this appointment, they insist there is nothing wrong with them and that they do not have a problem with their pills. Which statement by the client might indicate a substance use disorder? Correct Answer - "My provider is just mad that I have missed three ...

A nurse is performing a cognitive assessment to distinguish delirium from dementia in a client whose family reports episodes of confusion. Which of the following assessment findings supports the nurse's suspicion of delirium? Correct Answer - Easily distracted A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? Correct Answer - "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk." A nurse is caring for four clients i...

CH 1- Name the 5 levels of consciousness Correct Answer - CH 2- Name the 6 types of ethical nursing issues Correct Answer - CH 2- If a competent client is admitted under involuntary commitment, can they refuse treatment including medicine? what if deemed incompetent according to judge? Correct Answer - CH 2- Less restrictive measures compared to restraints? (4) Correct Answer - -verbal interventions such as telling client to calm down -diversion or redirection -providing clam quiet...

A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Correct Answer - Hypertension - stimulant; increases BP, HR, Temp, energy levels, and metabolism A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? Correct Answer - A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash - anticonvulsant used as mood stabilizer A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anx...