RNSG 2231 HESI Extra Credit Module 3 Exam Mental
Health Concepts QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SATISFACTION
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1. Questions
1. 1.ID: 9477081360
A client who is an attorney says to the clinic nurse,
“I’m worried about my wife.She’s been so distant and
disorganized since our son died of leukemia 4 months
ago. She never suggests that we go out or take our
other children anywhere. Is this normal, or do I need to
get her to a doctor?” Which statementby the nurse
would be therapeutic?
A. “Absolutely. It sounds as if she may be
experiencing a severedepression.”
B. “To be safe, it would not hurt to have her
see your family doctor, or maybe you have a
member of the clergy she can talk to.”
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, C. “The reluctance to resume activities and
overprotect your otherchildren is a normal
part of bereavement and will subside in 2
months.”
D. “It’s normal, but by the end of a year you
can expect that yourwife is improving and
able to redirect her energy. Have you
expressed your concerns to her?” Correct
2. 2.ID: 9477084330
A recently widowed client says, “I lived my whole life
for my husband and children. Now he’s dead and my
daughter and son have each married and moved
across the country. They hardly ever call or visit. It’s
just that there’s really nothing much for me to do.”
Which response by the nurse to the client is
appropriate?
A. “Your children seem very distant. They
hardly ever call?”
B. “Are you thinking of hurting yourself just
because you’realone?”
C. “You’re feeling pretty useless right now, but I
wonder if you’vetaken enough time to
grieve?”
D. “You seem to be identifying some issues in
your life that aretroubling, and you sound
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, very down right now.” Correct
3. 3.ID: 9477081370
A client who was employed as a corporate manager
before being laid off says to the nurse, “My wife thinks
that I should work in a menial job to maintain our
lifestyles until I find another job as a corporate
manager, but I don’t feel I shouldhave to humiliate
myself like that.” Which nursing response would be
therapeutic?
A. “Have you shared your feelings with your
wife?” Correct
B. “You seem to feel that a less
prestigious job would behumiliating for
you.”
C. “Oh, I agree with you. Let her get another job
if she needs thatmuch money.”
D. “How soon will you be able to find work? If
this is permanent,you may need to swallow
your pride.”
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
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, 4. 4.ID: 9477092800
During a mental health intake interview, a young adult
client who lives with hisfamily rent free says, “I’m
tired of not being able to offer my friends a beer just
because my folks don’t believe in taking a drink
socially.” Which nursing response would be
therapeutic?
A. “Well, I guess you could move out and live
on your own if youwanted to.”
B. “It seems that your parents expect you
to follow their ruleswhen you live under
their roof.” Correct
C. “You tell me you live rent free, yet you
expect the sameprivileges as an adult
who supports the household?”
D. “Well, if you directly discussed your
oncerns with them, Iguess it’s a case of
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do.’”
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