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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 client...

nurse in an emergency department is caring for a femail adolescent who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervose and has a fainting episode during a ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the parent acknowledges the client's diagnosis? A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still be able to perform?" B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about what she has in there." C. "She told me she was tired, so I did her chores for her today." D. "She ...

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). - Correct Answers -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 cl...

1.A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement - Correct Answers a. Biofeedback 2. A nurse is counseling a client...

Serotonin syndrome is a toxic effect that can occur from taking an MAOI such as tranylcypromine and an SSRI such as sertraline simultaneously.. Name the manifestations of serotonin syndrome - Correct Answers Manifestations include delirium, abdominal pain, muscle spasms, and irritability, and the condition can worsen to cause cardiovascular shock and death. Eating foods that contain tyramine can cause a hypertensive crisis for clients who take - Correct Answers MAOIs involuntary commitmen...

A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when communicating with this client? Behave in a friendly manner toward the client Set realistic limits on the client's behavior Show respect for the client's need for isolation Act as a role model for assertiveness - correct answers Set realistic limits on the clients behavior Clients who have antisocial personality di...

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 Answers 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 Answers "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk." A nurse is caring for four clients...

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 Answers Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday The child w...

A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who recently experienced a traumatic event. - Correct Answer Attention to body language A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder. - Correct Answer The first action the nurse should take is to address the client's Cardiovascular injury due to the client's constant psychomotor activity. A nurse at an inpatient mental health facility is caring for a client who recently experienced a t...