Psych NCLEX 2 Study Guide

A nurse is teaching a group of clients with peripheral vascular disease about a smoking cessation program. Which physiologic effect of nicotine should the nurse explain to the group? - Constriction of the peripheral vessels increases the force of flow. A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What does the nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? - They are dependent on it. A client who is a regular user of cocaine is admitted to a rehabilitation facility. What are the common side effects of regular cocaine usage that the nurse should be aware of when assessing this client? - Anxiety, dysphoria, and extreme suspicion For which clinical indication should a nurse observe a child in whom autism is suspected? - Lack of eye contact A nurse is caring for a client with the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. What does the nurse understand to be the function of food for individuals with bulimia? - Meet emotional needs An 84-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer type. What does the nurse know about this disorder? - Cognitive problem that is a slow and relentless deterioration of the mind A mother brings her 5-year-old daughter to the children's clinic after teachers report that the girl is disobedient and hostile. The child has a negative attitude and argues often with her teachers. At this time she has not violated the rights of other students. The mother reports that she has also noticed this behavior at home. The nurse suspects that the behavior described is associated with what disorder? - Oppositional defiant disorder A client is found to have a borderline personality disorder. What behavior does the nurse consider is most typical of these clients? - Impulsive A nurse considers the cultural factors that may influence the development of eating disorders. Where does the nurse recall that eating disorders are more frequently found? - Industrialized societies