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HESI COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX-
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Which actions leads the nurse to assess the client is in a
manic phase? (Select all that apply.)
A. The client sits quietly.
B. The client wears a business suit.
C. The client is quickly angered.
D. The client states, "I am so very hungry."
E. A flight of ideas is displayed by the client.
❖C. The client is quickly angered.
❖E. A flight of ideas is displayed by the client.
The client in the manic phase is quick to anger and often
displays a flight of ideas. The client cannot sit quietly, and
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often wears loud and colorful clothing. There is a decrease
in appetite for the client in a manic phase.
A client on the behavioral health unit is newly admitted
with schizophrenia, and appears to be in a stupor. What is
the nurse's best action?
A. Position the client with others making cookies in the
kitchen.
B. Place the client with two other inpatients quietly
playing cards.
C. Calmly sit with the client in five-minute intervals.
D. Escort the client to a dark room to sit alone.
❖C. Calmly sit with the client in five-minute intervals.
Having intermittent, but a short-term presence with the
client will help establish trust while not overwhelming the
client. One-on-one interactions are best initially, then
progressing to small group activities. The client does not
need to be alone in a dark place.
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The nurse is conducting a small group of overeaters
anonymous. What characteristics will the nurse assess for
in these clients? (Select all that apply.)
A. Binge overeating occurs without purging.
B. Eating makes the clients feel powerful.
C. Clients are unaware that eating patterns are abnormal.
D. Eating often occurs when others are around.
E. The clients report feelings of helplessness about their
weight.
❖Binge overeating occurs without purging.
❖E. The clients report feelings of helplessness about
their weight.
Overeating makes the clients feel depressed and they
often overeat secretly. They are aware that their eating
patterns are abnormal, but feel helpless to do anything
about their eating habits. The remaining are true about
overeaters.
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Based on the premise that those with like experiences can
help each other, which groups will the nurse select for
referral for clients with similar circumstances? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Alcoholics anonymous
B. Codependents anonymous
C. Gamblers anonymous
D. Overeaters anonymous
E. Debtors anonymous
❖Alcoholics anonymous
❖Codependents anonymous
❖Gamblers anonymous
❖Overeaters anonymous
❖Debtors anonymous
HESI COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX-
RN EXAM PSYCHIATRIC*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Which actions leads the nurse to assess the client is in a
manic phase? (Select all that apply.)
A. The client sits quietly.
B. The client wears a business suit.
C. The client is quickly angered.
D. The client states, "I am so very hungry."
E. A flight of ideas is displayed by the client.
❖C. The client is quickly angered.
❖E. A flight of ideas is displayed by the client.
The client in the manic phase is quick to anger and often
displays a flight of ideas. The client cannot sit quietly, and
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often wears loud and colorful clothing. There is a decrease
in appetite for the client in a manic phase.
A client on the behavioral health unit is newly admitted
with schizophrenia, and appears to be in a stupor. What is
the nurse's best action?
A. Position the client with others making cookies in the
kitchen.
B. Place the client with two other inpatients quietly
playing cards.
C. Calmly sit with the client in five-minute intervals.
D. Escort the client to a dark room to sit alone.
❖C. Calmly sit with the client in five-minute intervals.
Having intermittent, but a short-term presence with the
client will help establish trust while not overwhelming the
client. One-on-one interactions are best initially, then
progressing to small group activities. The client does not
need to be alone in a dark place.
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The nurse is conducting a small group of overeaters
anonymous. What characteristics will the nurse assess for
in these clients? (Select all that apply.)
A. Binge overeating occurs without purging.
B. Eating makes the clients feel powerful.
C. Clients are unaware that eating patterns are abnormal.
D. Eating often occurs when others are around.
E. The clients report feelings of helplessness about their
weight.
❖Binge overeating occurs without purging.
❖E. The clients report feelings of helplessness about
their weight.
Overeating makes the clients feel depressed and they
often overeat secretly. They are aware that their eating
patterns are abnormal, but feel helpless to do anything
about their eating habits. The remaining are true about
overeaters.
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Based on the premise that those with like experiences can
help each other, which groups will the nurse select for
referral for clients with similar circumstances? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Alcoholics anonymous
B. Codependents anonymous
C. Gamblers anonymous
D. Overeaters anonymous
E. Debtors anonymous
❖Alcoholics anonymous
❖Codependents anonymous
❖Gamblers anonymous
❖Overeaters anonymous
❖Debtors anonymous
