NURS 172 EXAM 3 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2025
A client diagnosed with PTSD states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant rather than
an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing responses?
(Select 3 that apply.) - (answers)"Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice
for PTSD."
"There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
"Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable."
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? - (answers). Fatigue
Insomnia
Irritability
A nurse is discussing treatment options with 你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读
a client whose life has been negatively impacted by
claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly
的”中文文章 used behavioral therapies for phobias should
the nurse explain to the client? - (answers)Imploding (flooding)
Systematic desensitization
After reporting a sexual assault, a female soldier is diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which
of the following consequences may result? - (answers)Stigma of a psychiatric diagnosis
Service discharge
Loss of service-related disability compensation
Loss of health-care benefits
An attractive female client presents with high anxiety levels because of her belief that her facial
features are large and grotesque. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is suspected. Which of the
following additional symptoms would support this diagnosis? (Select 3 that apply.) -
(answers)Mirror checking
,Excessive grooming
Skin picking
An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-
lasting psychological effects is called _________________ - (answers)trauma
Antianxiety drugs are also called ______________________ and minor tranquilizers. -
(answers)anxiolytics
Traits associated with schizoid, obsessive-compulsive, and _____________________ personality
disorders are commonly seen in clients with the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder. -
(answers)narcissistic
janet becomes panicky when she gets near a dog - (answers)specific phobia
patricia weighs and measures her food. long 你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读
after everyone else has finished eating, she is still
calculating the caloric value of her food and 的”中文文章
remeasuring her portion - (answers)OCD
frances will not leave her house unless a friend or relative goes with her - (answers)agoraphobia
the nurse asks heather about the bald spots on her scalp. heather replies that when she gets
nervous, she feels better if she pulls her hair out - (answers)hair-pulling disorder
When monitoring an adult client with Fluid Volume Deficit, the nurse is aware that the minimum
acceptable urine output is - (answers)30mL/hr
Your18 months old client weighs 32 pounds and has been having vomiting and diarrhea for the
past two days. Mucous beds are dry and the child does not tear with crying. The health care
provider decides to provide IV fluids. You check the daily fluid requirement calculation and get
___________ ml/day. - (answers)32 pounds divided by 2.2 lbs/Kilo = 14.5 Kilos
, (1st 10kg) 100 ml X 10 Kg = 1000 ml
(2nd 10 kg) 50 ml x 4.5 Kg = 225 ml
Total = 1225 ml
A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days has been receiving normal saline IV at 100 ml/hr,
has a nasogastric tube to low suction, and is NPO. Which assessment finding by the nurse is the
priority to report to the health care provider? - (answers)b. Gradually decreasing level of
consciousness (LOC)
The home health nurse notes that an elderly patient has a low serum protein level. The nurse will
plan to assess for - (answers)edema.
The major intracellular fluid (ICF) cation is - (answers)Potassium.
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The phenomenon of third-space fluid shifting的”中文文章
involves - (answers)Fluid shifts into body cavities
other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available for exchange with plasma volume.
When assessing a client for hypovolemic hypernatremia, the nurse would expect to find: -
(answers)Thirst.
Which of the following individuals would be most likely to have the highest percentage of body
weight as water? - (answers)Infant
Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when caring for a patient with
dehydration? - (answers)Monitor daily weight and intake and output.
You must prepare the correct IV solution before administration. The order reads for the patient to
receive D5½ NS with 40 mEq KCl/L at 125 ml/hr. You must add KCl to the IV because no
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2025
A client diagnosed with PTSD states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant rather than
an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing responses?
(Select 3 that apply.) - (answers)"Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice
for PTSD."
"There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
"Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable."
A college student has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the
following symptoms should a campus nurse expect this client to exhibit? - (answers). Fatigue
Insomnia
Irritability
A nurse is discussing treatment options with 你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读
a client whose life has been negatively impacted by
claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly
的”中文文章 used behavioral therapies for phobias should
the nurse explain to the client? - (answers)Imploding (flooding)
Systematic desensitization
After reporting a sexual assault, a female soldier is diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which
of the following consequences may result? - (answers)Stigma of a psychiatric diagnosis
Service discharge
Loss of service-related disability compensation
Loss of health-care benefits
An attractive female client presents with high anxiety levels because of her belief that her facial
features are large and grotesque. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is suspected. Which of the
following additional symptoms would support this diagnosis? (Select 3 that apply.) -
(answers)Mirror checking
,Excessive grooming
Skin picking
An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-
lasting psychological effects is called _________________ - (answers)trauma
Antianxiety drugs are also called ______________________ and minor tranquilizers. -
(answers)anxiolytics
Traits associated with schizoid, obsessive-compulsive, and _____________________ personality
disorders are commonly seen in clients with the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder. -
(answers)narcissistic
janet becomes panicky when she gets near a dog - (answers)specific phobia
patricia weighs and measures her food. long 你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读
after everyone else has finished eating, she is still
calculating the caloric value of her food and 的”中文文章
remeasuring her portion - (answers)OCD
frances will not leave her house unless a friend or relative goes with her - (answers)agoraphobia
the nurse asks heather about the bald spots on her scalp. heather replies that when she gets
nervous, she feels better if she pulls her hair out - (answers)hair-pulling disorder
When monitoring an adult client with Fluid Volume Deficit, the nurse is aware that the minimum
acceptable urine output is - (answers)30mL/hr
Your18 months old client weighs 32 pounds and has been having vomiting and diarrhea for the
past two days. Mucous beds are dry and the child does not tear with crying. The health care
provider decides to provide IV fluids. You check the daily fluid requirement calculation and get
___________ ml/day. - (answers)32 pounds divided by 2.2 lbs/Kilo = 14.5 Kilos
, (1st 10kg) 100 ml X 10 Kg = 1000 ml
(2nd 10 kg) 50 ml x 4.5 Kg = 225 ml
Total = 1225 ml
A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 days has been receiving normal saline IV at 100 ml/hr,
has a nasogastric tube to low suction, and is NPO. Which assessment finding by the nurse is the
priority to report to the health care provider? - (answers)b. Gradually decreasing level of
consciousness (LOC)
The home health nurse notes that an elderly patient has a low serum protein level. The nurse will
plan to assess for - (answers)edema.
The major intracellular fluid (ICF) cation is - (answers)Potassium.
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读
The phenomenon of third-space fluid shifting的”中文文章
involves - (answers)Fluid shifts into body cavities
other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available for exchange with plasma volume.
When assessing a client for hypovolemic hypernatremia, the nurse would expect to find: -
(answers)Thirst.
Which of the following individuals would be most likely to have the highest percentage of body
weight as water? - (answers)Infant
Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when caring for a patient with
dehydration? - (answers)Monitor daily weight and intake and output.
You must prepare the correct IV solution before administration. The order reads for the patient to
receive D5½ NS with 40 mEq KCl/L at 125 ml/hr. You must add KCl to the IV because no
