PN Mental Health Online Practice 2024 A
After reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the following
findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported.
When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart rate,
temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should report to the
provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference range, indicating
hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range, indicating tachycardia, The
temperature is above the expected reference range, indicating a fever. The client is exhibiting a
change in speech pattern, including rapid and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and
delusions are manifestations which can indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens
(DT). DT is an emergent condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client who has schizophrenia. For which of
the following findings should the nurse withhold the client's medications and notify the provider?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that
contain separate categories of data.)
WBC count
Brainpower
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A nurse is caring for a client who has visible injuries as a result of partner violence. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to develop a safety plan.
R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping further
violence if necessary.
, A nurse is participating in group therapy for clients who have major depressive disorder. Which
of the following topics should the nurse include in the orientation phase of group therapy?
Confidentiality
Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicates the client's condition
is deteriorating. To deselect a piece of information, click on the information again.
QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
BMI
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is haloperidol
solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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A nurse is planning to collect data from a group of clients. The nurse should expect that which of
the following clients is likely to exhibit speech pattern alterations?
a client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive
behavior. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
elevated blood pressure
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following intervention: should the nurse include to improve the
client's nutritional status?
Have finger foods available for the client in a quiet area.
After reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse should report which of the following
findings to the provider? Select the 5 findings that should be reported.
When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the client's blood pressure. heart rate,
temperature, speech pattern, and hallucinations are findings the nurse should report to the
provider. The client's blood pressure is above the expected reference range, indicating
hypertension. The heart rate is above the expected reference range, indicating tachycardia, The
temperature is above the expected reference range, indicating a fever. The client is exhibiting a
change in speech pattern, including rapid and rambling speech. Also, hallucinations and
delusions are manifestations which can indicate alcohol withdrawal delirium, or delirium tremens
(DT). DT is an emergent condition that can be fatal.
Therefore, the nurse should report these findings to the provider.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client who has schizophrenia. For which of
the following findings should the nurse withhold the client's medications and notify the provider?
(Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that
contain separate categories of data.)
WBC count
Brainpower
Read More
Previous
Play
Next
Rewind 10 seconds
Move forward 10 seconds
Unmute
0:00
/
0:15
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A nurse is caring for a client who has visible injuries as a result of partner violence. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Encourage the client to develop a safety plan.
R: The nurse should encourage the client to develop a safety plan to aid in escaping further
violence if necessary.
, A nurse is participating in group therapy for clients who have major depressive disorder. Which
of the following topics should the nurse include in the orientation phase of group therapy?
Confidentiality
Click to highlight the information in the client's medical record that indicates the client's condition
is deteriorating. To deselect a piece of information, click on the information again.
QT prolongation
Exercise regimen
Hematemesis
BMI
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM to a client. Available is haloperidol
solution 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
.6
A nurse is planning to collect data from a group of clients. The nurse should expect that which of
the following clients is likely to exhibit speech pattern alterations?
a client who has schizophrenia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive
behavior. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
elevated blood pressure
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
experiencing mania. Which of the following intervention: should the nurse include to improve the
client's nutritional status?
Have finger foods available for the client in a quiet area.
