NR 326 ATI MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE FINAL STUDY GUIDE

NR 326 ATI MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE FINAL STUDY GUIDE A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "It is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or others." A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching "Take this medication with food R: Lithium can cause GI distress A nurse is planning care for four clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for injury when performing ADLs A client who has severe Alzheimer's disease R: these pt are typically confused, have memory difficulties, tend to wander, and will need assistance A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5% above his ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan Identify the client's trigger foods R: to help pt understand the thoughts and behaviors that relate to the food A nurse who works with newborns is assessing the potential for abuse or neglect. Which of the following family groups should the nurse identify as the highest potential for future child abuse A family where one or both parents witnessed intimate partner violence in the home as children R: They are more likely to become abused themselves