MH final/Mental Health Exam Latest Test Bank 2022 with complete solutions

MH final/Mental Health Exam Latest Test Bank 2022 with complete solutions 27. A newly admitted client diagnosed with major depressive disorder states, I have never considered suicide. Later the client confides to the nurse about plans to end it all by medication overdose. What is the most helpful nursing reply? A. There is nothing to worry about. We will handle it together. B. Bringing this up is a very positive action on your part. C. We need to talk about the things you have to live for. D. I think you should consider all your options prior to taking this action. 28. A 20-year-old female has a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Which of the following should a nurse identify as consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply. A. Symptoms are causing significant interference with work, school, and social relationships. B. Patient-rated mood is 2/10 for the past 6 months C. Mood swings occur the week before onset of menses D. Patient reports subjective difficulty concentrating E. Patient manifests pressured speech when communicating 29. An individual experiences sadness and melancholia in September continuing through November. Which of the following factors should a nurse identify as most likely to contribute to the etiology of these symptoms? Select all that apply. A. Gender differences in social opportunities that occur with age B. Drastic temperature and barometric pressure changes C. Increased levels of melatonin D. Variations in serotonergic functioning E. Inaccessibility of resources for dealing with life stressors 30. A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil). Which of the following client statements should indicate to a nurse that discharge teaching about this medication has been successful? Select all that apply. A. Ill have to let my surgeon know about this medication before I have my cholecystectomy. B. Guess I will have to give up my glass of red wine with dinner. C. Ill have to be very careful about reading food and medication labels. D. Im going to miss my caffeinated coffee in the morning. E. Ill be sure not to stop this medication abruptly. Chapter 26. Bipolar and Related Disorders 1. A highly agitated client paces the unit and states, I could buy and sell this place. The clients mood fluctuates from fits of laughter to outbursts of anger. Which is the most accurate documentation of this clients behavior? A. Rates mood 8/10. Exhibiting looseness of association. Euphoric. B. Mood euthymic. Exhibiting magical thinking. Restless. C. Mood labile. Exhibiting delusions of reference. Hyperactive. D. Agitated and pacing. Exhibiting grandiosity. Mood labile. 2. A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is distraught over insomnia experienced over the last 3 nights and a 12-pound weight loss over the past 2 weeks. Which should be this clients priority nursing diagnosis? A. Knowledge deficit R/T bipolar disorder AEB concern about symptoms B. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T hyperactivity AEB weight loss C. Risk for suicide R/T powerlessness AEB insomnia and anorexia