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The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client in an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The client says to the nurse, "Things would be so much better for everyone if I just
wasn't around." Which response by the nurse would be appropriate at this time? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅You sound very unhappy. Are you thinking of harming yourself?
The nurse in the emergency department is assisting in caring for a young female victim
of sexual assault. The client's physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence
has been collected. The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at times
physically immobile. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these behaviors? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅They are expected reactions to a devastating event.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with catatonic stupor. The client is lying on the
bed, with the body pulled into a fetal position. Which is the appropriate nursing
intervention? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅Sit beside the client in silence and verbalize
occasional open-ended questions.
The spouse of a client admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal says to the nurse,
"I should get out of this bad situation." The most helpful response by the nurse should
be which statement? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅What do you find difficult about this situation?
The nurse employed in a psychiatric unit receives a client assignment for the day.
Which client assigned to the nurse is at the highest risk for committing suicide? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅A client with severe depression and terminal cancer
Which behaviors observed by the nurse might lead to the suspicion that a depressed
adolescent client could be suicidal? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅The client gives away a DVD
and a cherished autographed picture of the performer.
The nurse is preparing for the hospital discharge of a client with a history of command
hallucinations to harm self or others. The nurse instructs the client about interventions
for hallucinations and anxiety and determines that the client understands the
, interventions when the client makes which statement? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"I can call
my therapist when I'm hallucinating so I can talk about my feelings and plans and not
hurt anyone."
A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the
client is pacing back and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain
a safe environment? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅Move the client to a quiet room and talk about
his feelings.
The nurse is caring for an older depressed client whose son was killed in an armed
robbery after murdering two people. The client says, "I don't know what I did wrong. His
dad died a hero in Vietnam when he was only 2 years old, but he's had everything.
When he threw the cat up against the wall to see if it landed on its feet and stole money
from me and denied it, his sister covered for him." The nurse plans to make which
therapeutic response to the client? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"It seems as if you or your
daughter feel regret?"
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to
the nurse, "I wish you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse
is which? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
The nurse is working with an older client who has a diagnosis of depression. To work
most effectively with this client, the nurse recalls that which information is accurate
regarding depression and the older client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅-
Suicide is a frequent cause of death among the older population.
-Some indications of dementia may actually originate as depression.
-Depression in an older person is likely to have physical manifestations.
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit.
After review of the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern?
- ANSWER ✅✅✅✅The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression.
Which data best supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - ANSWER
✅✅✅✅reported hopelessness
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition
is just another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"You seem very distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification
technique known as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of
this form of therapy to the client and reinforces which client instruction? - ANSWER
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perform confidently in exams.
This guide features accurate exam-style questions with correct detailed solutions, carefully
selected to cover important and frequently tested topics. Each solution includes clear and
simplified explanations to help reinforce learning, improve retention, and develop stronger
problem-solving skills.
With its organized and exam-focused format, this resource makes revision faster, easier, and
more effective—perfect for both early preparation and last-minute review.
🔥 Key Features
✔ Accurate practice questions covering essential concepts
✔ Correct detailed solutions with easy-to-understand explanations
✔ Focused review of commonly tested exam topics
✔ Newest updated version for reliable preparation
✔ Simple layout designed for quick and efficient revision
🚀 Benefits of This Study Guide
• Helps strengthen understanding of difficult concepts
• Supports fast and effective exam revision
• Improves confidence and test-taking ability
• Provides realistic exam-style practice
• Helps students prepare smarter and more efficiently
🎯 Ideal For
,• Final exam preparation
• Midterm reviews and revision
• Last-minute study sessions
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Improving academic performance and confidence
📚 A reliable and practical exam preparation tool designed to help students stay focused,
study effectively, and achieve better exam results.
The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client in an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The client says to the nurse, "Things would be so much better for everyone if I just
wasn't around." Which response by the nurse would be appropriate at this time? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅You sound very unhappy. Are you thinking of harming yourself?
The nurse in the emergency department is assisting in caring for a young female victim
of sexual assault. The client's physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence
has been collected. The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at times
physically immobile. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these behaviors? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅They are expected reactions to a devastating event.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with catatonic stupor. The client is lying on the
bed, with the body pulled into a fetal position. Which is the appropriate nursing
intervention? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅Sit beside the client in silence and verbalize
occasional open-ended questions.
The spouse of a client admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal says to the nurse,
"I should get out of this bad situation." The most helpful response by the nurse should
be which statement? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅What do you find difficult about this situation?
The nurse employed in a psychiatric unit receives a client assignment for the day.
Which client assigned to the nurse is at the highest risk for committing suicide? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅A client with severe depression and terminal cancer
Which behaviors observed by the nurse might lead to the suspicion that a depressed
adolescent client could be suicidal? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅The client gives away a DVD
and a cherished autographed picture of the performer.
The nurse is preparing for the hospital discharge of a client with a history of command
hallucinations to harm self or others. The nurse instructs the client about interventions
for hallucinations and anxiety and determines that the client understands the
, interventions when the client makes which statement? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"I can call
my therapist when I'm hallucinating so I can talk about my feelings and plans and not
hurt anyone."
A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the
client is pacing back and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain
a safe environment? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅Move the client to a quiet room and talk about
his feelings.
The nurse is caring for an older depressed client whose son was killed in an armed
robbery after murdering two people. The client says, "I don't know what I did wrong. His
dad died a hero in Vietnam when he was only 2 years old, but he's had everything.
When he threw the cat up against the wall to see if it landed on its feet and stole money
from me and denied it, his sister covered for him." The nurse plans to make which
therapeutic response to the client? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"It seems as if you or your
daughter feel regret?"
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to
the nurse, "I wish you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse
is which? - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
The nurse is working with an older client who has a diagnosis of depression. To work
most effectively with this client, the nurse recalls that which information is accurate
regarding depression and the older client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER ✅✅✅✅-
Suicide is a frequent cause of death among the older population.
-Some indications of dementia may actually originate as depression.
-Depression in an older person is likely to have physical manifestations.
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit.
After review of the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern?
- ANSWER ✅✅✅✅The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression.
Which data best supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - ANSWER
✅✅✅✅reported hopelessness
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition
is just another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? -
ANSWER ✅✅✅✅"You seem very distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification
technique known as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of
this form of therapy to the client and reinforces which client instruction? - ANSWER
