ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH (60 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

1. 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: a. "It will be better for you to keep busy to avoid thinking about your child's death." Encouraging the client to avoid thinking about the child's death will not allow the client to begin anticipatory grieving. b. "You will complete the grieving process about a year after your child's death." The grief process has no timeline. It varies for each individual. c. "The grief process will start once your child actually dies." The client can begin anticipatory grieving during the child's illness. d. "It is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or others." Feelings of blame and anger towards oneself or others are an expected reaction when a client is experiencing a loss. 2. 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? a. "Take this medication with food." Lithium can cause gastrointestinal distress. Therefore, this medication should be taken with food. b. "Reduce sodium intake to 1,000 milligrams each day." The client should maintain an adequate and consistent sodium intake to decrease the risk for lithium toxicity. The recommended sodium intake for adults is 1,500 mg/day. c. "Limit fluid intake to 1,200 milliliters each day." The client should consume 2,000 to 3,000 mL/day of fluids during initial treatment with lithium. d. "Be aware that this medication can be addictive." Lithium is not classified as an addictive medication.