PN Mental Health 2023 (100% correct answers)

A nurse is caring for a client who is obese and states, " I need to lose weight to be attractive again." which of the following actions should the nurse take first to promote positive self-esteem? correct answers Ask the client how they feel about their weight and appearance A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. the client states, " Everything is looking pretty grim for me." Which of the following is priority action for the nurse to take? correct answers Ask the client if they have a specific plan of suicide Updating the plan of care for a client who has dementia. After reviewing the documentation for the client, the nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interprofessional team? correct answers Registered dietitian A nurse is discussing confidentiality with a client who was just admitted to an acute mental health unit. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? correct answers "You have to report if I threaten to hurt anyone." A nurse is collecting data from a client who is seeking help regarding their sexuality. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as a finding of hypoactive sexual desire disorder? correct answers "My libido is not as strong as it used to be." A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which of the following lunch choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? correct answers An egg salad with a sliced tomato and a yeast roll A nurse is caring for a client who recently experienced a traumatic event. The nurse should identify that which of the following is an example of the client using repression as a defense mechanism? correct answers The client reports not being able to remember anything about the event A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and reports anxiety due to hearing voices. Which of the following actions should the nurse take correct answers Encourage the client to listen to music using headphones A nurse is caring for a client who has early dementia and is prone to wandering at night. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to help keep the client safe? correct answers Place the client's mattress on the floor A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? correct answers "I will have the level of medication in my blood checked regularly." A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa and is 60% of their ideal body weight (IBW). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? correct answers Set structured mealtimes for the client