, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2023/2024 TEST BANK.
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines
activities. Which nursingproblem has the greatest priority for this
client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder
and notices that the clientdiscontinued antipsychotic medication for
several days. Which medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
, b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed
abstinence therapy usingdisulfiram (Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance user.
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit
after abruptly stopping hisprescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one
month ago. Which question is most important for the RN to ask the
client?
, A. Have you lost interest in the things that you used to enjoy?
B. Is your ability to think or concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous hours do you
sleep at night? D. Do you hear sounds or
voices that others do not hear?
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the
room during the admissionassessment. When interviewing the client,
the RN notes a discrepancy between the client’s verbal and nonverbal
communication. What action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines
activities. Which nursingproblem has the greatest priority for this
client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder
and notices that the clientdiscontinued antipsychotic medication for
several days. Which medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
, b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed
abstinence therapy usingdisulfiram (Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance user.
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit
after abruptly stopping hisprescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one
month ago. Which question is most important for the RN to ask the
client?
, A. Have you lost interest in the things that you used to enjoy?
B. Is your ability to think or concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous hours do you
sleep at night? D. Do you hear sounds or
voices that others do not hear?
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the
room during the admissionassessment. When interviewing the client,
the RN notes a discrepancy between the client’s verbal and nonverbal
communication. What action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
