ATI MENTAL HEALTH C STUDY GUIDE 2026
DETAILED SOLUTION DIGEST
◉initially, should expect a client to react to a dx of cancer with?
Answer: denial
◉client is transferred to a psych from the ED - treated for self-
inflicted injuries - highest priority? Answer: promoting and
maintaining client safety
◉admitting a client to outpatient for a second series of ECT - give
immediate consideration w which statement? Answer: "I only ate a
light breakfast this morning"
◉caring for elderly in inpatient - understand which w regard to
client's antidepressant? Answer: elderly clients require lower doses
of antidepressants than younger clients
◉nurse outpatient mental health clinic - client dx w antisocial - most
appropriate nursing intervention? Answer: set limits on the
inappropriate behavior
, ◉caring for a client w agoraphobia - most effective technique?
Answer: gradual desensitization by controlled exposure to the
situation of client fears
◉hx of extremely elevated, irritable mood for a week - nurse notes
grandiosity, insomnia, flight of ideas, and psychomotor agitation -
priority short term goal? Answer: adequate nutrition and rest
patterns
◉caring for client who has been taking lithium for last 6 months - no
longer responding well - after dc lithium, provider prescribes
valproic acid - instructions? Answer: liver fxn and hematology levels
must be monitored regularly
◉after a depressed client is discharged, client's spouse stops
attending family counseling sessions - "i don't have time" -
therapeutic response? Answer: "it must be difficult for you to talk
about these family problems"
◉dx w antisocial - making progress w tx SATA Answer: assisting
another client to complete a menu
requesting a weekend pass to go home
DETAILED SOLUTION DIGEST
◉initially, should expect a client to react to a dx of cancer with?
Answer: denial
◉client is transferred to a psych from the ED - treated for self-
inflicted injuries - highest priority? Answer: promoting and
maintaining client safety
◉admitting a client to outpatient for a second series of ECT - give
immediate consideration w which statement? Answer: "I only ate a
light breakfast this morning"
◉caring for elderly in inpatient - understand which w regard to
client's antidepressant? Answer: elderly clients require lower doses
of antidepressants than younger clients
◉nurse outpatient mental health clinic - client dx w antisocial - most
appropriate nursing intervention? Answer: set limits on the
inappropriate behavior
, ◉caring for a client w agoraphobia - most effective technique?
Answer: gradual desensitization by controlled exposure to the
situation of client fears
◉hx of extremely elevated, irritable mood for a week - nurse notes
grandiosity, insomnia, flight of ideas, and psychomotor agitation -
priority short term goal? Answer: adequate nutrition and rest
patterns
◉caring for client who has been taking lithium for last 6 months - no
longer responding well - after dc lithium, provider prescribes
valproic acid - instructions? Answer: liver fxn and hematology levels
must be monitored regularly
◉after a depressed client is discharged, client's spouse stops
attending family counseling sessions - "i don't have time" -
therapeutic response? Answer: "it must be difficult for you to talk
about these family problems"
◉dx w antisocial - making progress w tx SATA Answer: assisting
another client to complete a menu
requesting a weekend pass to go home
