NUR 202 MOD A QUIZ | 2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
A nurse is caring for a client with a bipolar disorder depressive episode. What
should the nurse's objective for this client be? - ANSWERS-Feeling
comfortable with the nurse
Before therapy can begin, a trusting relationship must be developed.
A client is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) for the treatment of a manic
episode of bipolar disorder. What should the nurse include when planning
client teaching about this medication? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-"You
may want to suck on hard candy when you get a dry mouth."
"We'll need to test your blood often during the first few weeks of therapy."
Sucking on hard candy or frequent rinsing may relieve a dry mouth, a side
effect of carbamazepine. Carbamazepine can cause severe bone marrow
depression in the early phase of therapy. Also, the drug level needs to be
checked frequently to ensure a therapeutic level.
Which client characteristic is an initial concern for the nurse when caring for
a client with the diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia? - ANSWERS-Suspicious
feelings
The nurse must consider the client's suspicious feelings and establish basic
trust to promote a therapeutic milieu.
A client has been found to have bipolar disorder and is being prescribed
lithium carbonate (Lithium). In light of the information shown, the nurse
provides teaching to the client. Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Her current
thyroid function will require frequent assessments while she takes lithium
, Hyponatrium could lead to lithium toxicity, so the healthcare provider must
first be notified of the level
Lithium carbonate therapy can negatively affect thyroid function; the client's
current TSH is at the high normal level and so frequent checks are
appropriate. Low serum sodium levels would result in the kidneys'
reabsorbing the lithium; this situation would lead to lithium toxicity.
How can a nurse best accomplish therapeutic communication with an
adolescent? - ANSWERS-By establishing a relationship over time
Several meetings with an adolescent will provide an opportunity to develop
trust and establish a relationship.
A nurse is managing the care of a client with recently diagnosed
schizophrenia. Effective therapeutic communication will directly affect which
client-focused outcomes? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-The client will
effectively express emotional and physical needs.
An adult with the diagnosis of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric
hospital. The client is ungroomed, appears to be hearing voices, is
withdrawn, and has not spoken to anyone for several days. What should the
nurse do during the first few hospital days? - ANSWERS-Seek out the client
frequently to spend short periods of time together
A client with the diagnosis of manic episode of bipolar disorder attends a
mental health day treatment program. What supervised activity will be most
therapeutic for this client during the early phase of treatment? - ANSWERS-
Walking around the facility with a nurse
Walking around the facility with a nurse does not involve an element of
competition and still allows the client to channel excess energy safely.
A client is admitted to the hospital for acute gastritis and ascites secondary
to alcoholism and cirrhosis. It is most important for the nurse to assess this
client for - ANSWERS-Blood in the stool
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
A nurse is caring for a client with a bipolar disorder depressive episode. What
should the nurse's objective for this client be? - ANSWERS-Feeling
comfortable with the nurse
Before therapy can begin, a trusting relationship must be developed.
A client is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) for the treatment of a manic
episode of bipolar disorder. What should the nurse include when planning
client teaching about this medication? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-"You
may want to suck on hard candy when you get a dry mouth."
"We'll need to test your blood often during the first few weeks of therapy."
Sucking on hard candy or frequent rinsing may relieve a dry mouth, a side
effect of carbamazepine. Carbamazepine can cause severe bone marrow
depression in the early phase of therapy. Also, the drug level needs to be
checked frequently to ensure a therapeutic level.
Which client characteristic is an initial concern for the nurse when caring for
a client with the diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia? - ANSWERS-Suspicious
feelings
The nurse must consider the client's suspicious feelings and establish basic
trust to promote a therapeutic milieu.
A client has been found to have bipolar disorder and is being prescribed
lithium carbonate (Lithium). In light of the information shown, the nurse
provides teaching to the client. Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Her current
thyroid function will require frequent assessments while she takes lithium
, Hyponatrium could lead to lithium toxicity, so the healthcare provider must
first be notified of the level
Lithium carbonate therapy can negatively affect thyroid function; the client's
current TSH is at the high normal level and so frequent checks are
appropriate. Low serum sodium levels would result in the kidneys'
reabsorbing the lithium; this situation would lead to lithium toxicity.
How can a nurse best accomplish therapeutic communication with an
adolescent? - ANSWERS-By establishing a relationship over time
Several meetings with an adolescent will provide an opportunity to develop
trust and establish a relationship.
A nurse is managing the care of a client with recently diagnosed
schizophrenia. Effective therapeutic communication will directly affect which
client-focused outcomes? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-The client will
effectively express emotional and physical needs.
An adult with the diagnosis of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric
hospital. The client is ungroomed, appears to be hearing voices, is
withdrawn, and has not spoken to anyone for several days. What should the
nurse do during the first few hospital days? - ANSWERS-Seek out the client
frequently to spend short periods of time together
A client with the diagnosis of manic episode of bipolar disorder attends a
mental health day treatment program. What supervised activity will be most
therapeutic for this client during the early phase of treatment? - ANSWERS-
Walking around the facility with a nurse
Walking around the facility with a nurse does not involve an element of
competition and still allows the client to channel excess energy safely.
A client is admitted to the hospital for acute gastritis and ascites secondary
to alcoholism and cirrhosis. It is most important for the nurse to assess this
client for - ANSWERS-Blood in the stool
