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HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXIT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant
drug because he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client
is taking the antidepressant, which comparison of the client's
behavior before and after taking the drug is most important for the
nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - ANSWER-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan
for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner violence.
Which strategies should be included in the safety plan? Select all
that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
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D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children -
ANSWER-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly
when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade places,
and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What is the main
goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
ANSWER-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
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D. Low self-esteem. - ANSWER-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder
and notices that the client discontinued 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). - ANSWER-B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in
the room during the admission assessment. 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.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal
messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret
them as one. - ANSWER-A
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A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his
face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the most
selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses
his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!"
The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense
mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting. - ANSWER-B
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium
carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and
the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink
faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the
symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXIT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant
drug because he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client
is taking the antidepressant, which comparison of the client's
behavior before and after taking the drug is most important for the
nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - ANSWER-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan
for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner violence.
Which strategies should be included in the safety plan? Select all
that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
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D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children -
ANSWER-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly
when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade places,
and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What is the main
goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
ANSWER-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
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D. Low self-esteem. - ANSWER-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder
and notices that the client discontinued 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). - ANSWER-B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in
the room during the admission assessment. 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.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal
messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret
them as one. - ANSWER-A
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A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his
face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the most
selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses
his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!"
The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense
mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting. - ANSWER-B
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium
carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and
the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink
faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the
symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
