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NURS 275 Exam 1|| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ||NEWEST EXAM!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The
client states, "I am very rich, and I feel I must give my
money to you." Which of the following responses should
the nurse make?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give me
money?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from
you"
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss
appropriate charity options with you"
D. "You should know that giving away your money is
inappropriate" - ANSWER-B
A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who
has bipolar disorder. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply)
A. Use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse
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B. Difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse
C. Begin taking your meds as soon as relapse begins
D. Participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a
relapse
E. Anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive
relapse - ANSWER-B, D, E
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
a new prescription for bupropion for depression. Which of
the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report
to the provider?
A. The client has a family history of seasonal depression
B. The client currently smokes 1.5 packs of cigarettes per
day
C. The client had a motor vehicle crash last year and
sustained a head injury
D. The client had a BMI of 25 and has gained 10 pounds
over the last year - ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed lithium
therapy. The client tells of the plan to take ibuprofen for
osteoarthritis pain relief. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
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A. "That is a good choice. Ibuprofen does not interact with
lithium"
B. "Regular aspirin would be a better choice"
C. "Lithium decreases the effectiveness of ibuprofen"
D. "The ibuprofen will make your lithium level fall too low" -
ANSWER-B
A nurse is discussing early indications of toxicity with a
client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate for
bipolar disorder. The nurse should include which of the
following manifestations in the teaching? (Select all that
apply)
A. Constipation
B. Polyuria
C. Rash
D. Muscle weakness
E. Tinnitus - ANSWER-B, D
A nurse is discussing routine follow up needs with a client
who has a new prescription for valproate. The nurse
should inform the client of the need for routine monitoring
of which of the following?
NURS 275 Exam 1|| QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ||NEWEST EXAM!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The
client states, "I am very rich, and I feel I must give my
money to you." Which of the following responses should
the nurse make?
A. "Why do you think you feel the need to give me
money?"
B. "I am here to provide care and cannot accept this from
you"
C. "I can request that your case manager discuss
appropriate charity options with you"
D. "You should know that giving away your money is
inappropriate" - ANSWER-B
A nurse is discussing relapse prevention with a client who
has bipolar disorder. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply)
A. Use caffeine in moderation to prevent relapse
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B. Difficulty sleeping can indicate a relapse
C. Begin taking your meds as soon as relapse begins
D. Participating in psychotherapy can help prevent a
relapse
E. Anhedonia is a clinical manifestation of a depressive
relapse - ANSWER-B, D, E
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
a new prescription for bupropion for depression. Which of
the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report
to the provider?
A. The client has a family history of seasonal depression
B. The client currently smokes 1.5 packs of cigarettes per
day
C. The client had a motor vehicle crash last year and
sustained a head injury
D. The client had a BMI of 25 and has gained 10 pounds
over the last year - ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed lithium
therapy. The client tells of the plan to take ibuprofen for
osteoarthritis pain relief. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make?
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A. "That is a good choice. Ibuprofen does not interact with
lithium"
B. "Regular aspirin would be a better choice"
C. "Lithium decreases the effectiveness of ibuprofen"
D. "The ibuprofen will make your lithium level fall too low" -
ANSWER-B
A nurse is discussing early indications of toxicity with a
client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate for
bipolar disorder. The nurse should include which of the
following manifestations in the teaching? (Select all that
apply)
A. Constipation
B. Polyuria
C. Rash
D. Muscle weakness
E. Tinnitus - ANSWER-B, D
A nurse is discussing routine follow up needs with a client
who has a new prescription for valproate. The nurse
should inform the client of the need for routine monitoring
of which of the following?
