Mental Health-Rasmussen Final 2020

A Client is diagnosed with OCD. What action by the nurse would be more likely to increase the clients anxiety? - ANS-changing the schedule throughout the day a 28 yo male client has poor relationships and is suspicious of others. According to Erikson's theory of psychological adjustment, at what stage were tasks unmet? - ANStrust vs mistrust Why is group therapy considered a powerful agent for change with clients diagnosed with substance abuse disorder? - ANS-the members can hear from others who have experienced similar experiences What is the priority nursing intervention when providing care to the client who was brought to the ED after a sexual assault? - ANS-provide a safe, secure environment A client is admitted with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Which question by the nurse indicates an understanding of the essential features of the disorder? - ANS-are you afraid of being alone A 79 year old client admits that his daughter hits him while helping him dress each morning. You explain that this must be reported to the appropriate agency that receives calls of this nature in your state. what is the reason for this action? - ANS-you are required to make sure the proper agency is informed The nurse is conducting a presentation for family members on personality disorders. what statement would NOT be included? - ANS-medications can quickly treat the problematic symptoms of personality disorders A male partner has injured a client. She states that is the first time he has been physically abusive, but he apologized and has since sent her flowers. What is the intervention by the nurse? - ANS-teach her the "cycle of abuse" What would the priority subject for the nurse to discuss with a client diagnosed with OCD? - ANS-did you have strict rules as a child What is the difference between post traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder? - ANS-in acute stress disorder the stress response begins to resolve after the traumatic event A client is diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which question indicated the nurse understands the etiology related to this disorder? - ANS-do you remember a traumatic experience as a child Continues...