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Incorrect
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care?
separate from medical/surgical
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A client's mental health coverage is A client's mental health coverage is
limited to crisis situations only less than his dental coverage
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Definition
B, C, E
The aspects of mental health of greatest concern are the patient's
appraisal of and control over behavior. The appraisal of reality is
inaccurate. There are auditory hallucinations, delusions of
persecution, and delusions of grandeur. In addition, the patient's
control over behavior is tenuous, as evidenced by the plan to stab
anyone who seems threatening. A healthy self-concept is lacking, as
evidenced by the delusion of grandeur. Data are not present to
suggest that the other aspects of mental health (happiness and
effectiveness in work) are of immediate concern.
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Which findings are signs of a person who is mentally healthy? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family and
friends."
b. Adheres strictly to religious beliefs of parents and family of origin.
c. Spends all holidays alone watching old movies on television.
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
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A patient in the emergency department says, "The voices say someone is
stalking me. They want to kill me because I developed a cure for cancer. I
have a knife and will stab anyone who is a threat." Which aspect(s) of mental
health should be of greatest immediate concern to the nurse? Select all
that apply.
a. Happiness
b. Appraisal of reality
c. Control over behavior
A patide.nEt'fsferecltaivtieonnesshsipins w aroer ikntense and unstable. The patient initially idealizes
the sigen.Hifeicaaltnhtyoste
hlef-rcaonndctehpetn devalues them, resulting in frequent feelings of
emptiness. This patient will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of
mental health?
a. Effectiveness in work
b. Communication skills
c. Productive activities
d. Fulfilling relationships
A patient is depressed, mute, and motionless. According to family members, the
patient has refused to bathe or eat for a week. The patient's global assessment of
functioning score is:
a. 100
b. 50
c. 25
d. 10
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Term
The mental health status of a particular client can best be assessed
by considering ...
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A client's mental health coverage is A client's mental health coverage is
limited to crisis situations only less than his dental coverage
Don't know?
2 of 53
Definition
B, C, E
The aspects of mental health of greatest concern are the patient's
appraisal of and control over behavior. The appraisal of reality is
inaccurate. There are auditory hallucinations, delusions of
persecution, and delusions of grandeur. In addition, the patient's
control over behavior is tenuous, as evidenced by the plan to stab
anyone who seems threatening. A healthy self-concept is lacking, as
evidenced by the delusion of grandeur. Data are not present to
suggest that the other aspects of mental health (happiness and
effectiveness in work) are of immediate concern.
Give this one a go later!
Which findings are signs of a person who is mentally healthy? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family and
friends."
b. Adheres strictly to religious beliefs of parents and family of origin.
c. Spends all holidays alone watching old movies on television.
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
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Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness tested questions with verified solutions
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,Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness tested questions with verified solutions
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A patient in the emergency department says, "The voices say someone is
stalking me. They want to kill me because I developed a cure for cancer. I
have a knife and will stab anyone who is a threat." Which aspect(s) of mental
health should be of greatest immediate concern to the nurse? Select all
that apply.
a. Happiness
b. Appraisal of reality
c. Control over behavior
A patide.nEt'fsferecltaivtieonnesshsipins w aroer ikntense and unstable. The patient initially idealizes
the sigen.Hifeicaaltnhtyoste
hlef-rcaonndctehpetn devalues them, resulting in frequent feelings of
emptiness. This patient will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of
mental health?
a. Effectiveness in work
b. Communication skills
c. Productive activities
d. Fulfilling relationships
A patient is depressed, mute, and motionless. According to family members, the
patient has refused to bathe or eat for a week. The patient's global assessment of
functioning score is:
a. 100
b. 50
c. 25
d. 10
Don't know?
3 of 53
Term
The mental health status of a particular client can best be assessed
by considering ...
[Type here]
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