NUR NUR 2520 S ATI - Mental Health Practice Assessment A

A nurse is caring for a client in a mental health facility. The nurse overhears another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Confront the staff member. B) Encourage the client to report the incident. C) Document the incident in the client's health record. D) Report the occurrence to the charge nurse. Answer: D - It is the charge nurse and the nurse manager's responsibility to confront the staff member about her behavior toward the client. A nurse is caring for a client who has attempted suicide and has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements indicates that the client is using a positive coping mechanism? A) "I will limit my drinking to the weekends." B) "I will stay in my room and avoid others when I'm feeling down." C) "I will be dependent on others for the time being." D) "I will attend daily group therapy sessions to practice relaxation techniques." Answer: D - Relaxation techniques decreases the risk for self-harm by decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression. A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A) Encourage the client to participate in group therapy. B) Instruct the client to avoid napping during the day. C) Offer the client high-calorie finger foods frequently. D) Decrease the client's daily fiber intake. Answer: C - The nurse should frequently offer the client, high-calorie foods that can be eaten while on the go. Clients experiencing mania might be unable to sit down for meals and can experience weight loss and dehydration. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin undergoing light therapy at home to treat seasonal affective disorder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A) Have a family member present during treatment. B) Increase fluid intake. C) Change position slowly. D) Wear sunglasses when outdoors. Answer: D - Light therapy, or phototherapy, can ca