ATI PN Mental Health Nursing Chs 4-16 & 19-20 (With complete solution)

Denial correct answers A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, "I'm coughing, b/c I have that cold that everyone has been getting." The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms? Moderate correct answers A nurse is providing preop teaching for a client who was just informed that she requires emergency surgery. The client has a resp rate of 30/min and says, "This is difficult to comprehend. I feel shaky and nervous." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following levels of anxiety? Discuss prior use of coping mechanisms w/ the client. Demonstrate a calm manner while using simple and clear instructions. correct answers A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when trying to reinforce necessary info w/ the client? "Losing someone close to you must be very upsetting." correct answers A nurse is talking w/ a client who is @ risk for suicide following the death of his partner. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? It is goal-directed. Behavioral change is encouraged. A termination date is established. correct answers A nurse is discussing the characteristics of a nurse-client relationship w/ a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include? The client accuses the nurse of telling him what to do just like his ex-girlfriend. correct answers A nurse is in the working phase of a therapeutic relationship w/ a client who has methamphetamine use disorder. Which of the following actions indicates transference behavior? Reinforce ways to use new behaviors correct answers A nurse is assisting in w/ the plan of care for the termination phase of a nurse-client relationship. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend? "You and the other clients will meet w/ staff to discuss common problems." correct answers A nurse is orienting a new client to a mental health unit. When explaining the unit's community meetings, which of the following statements should the nurse make? A client who says he is hearing a voice that tells him he is not worthy of living anymore correct answers A nurse is assisting w/ the care of several clients who are attending community-based mental health programs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit 1st? Assisting in establishing rehab programs to decreases the effects of depression correct answers A community mental health nurse is assisting w/ the plan of care to address the issue of depression