HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 TEST BANK 2024 EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 TEST BANK 2024 EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+) A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a medical diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia.During the admission procedure, the client looks up and states, "No, it's not MY fault. You can't blame me. I didn't kill him, you did." What action is best for the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Assess the content of the hallucinations by asking the client what he is hearing A woman arrives in the Emergency Center and tells the nurse she thinks she has been raped. The client is sobbing and expresses disbelief that a rape could happen because the man is her best friend.After acknowledging the client's fear and anxiety, how should the nurse respond? - ANSWER-"Rape is no limited to strangers and frequently occurs by someone who is known to the victim" A 72-year-old female client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a medical diagnosis of major depression. Which statement by the client should concern the nurse and require further assessment? - ANSWER-I think my cat is going to die A client who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "My problems are so bad that noone can help me." Which response is best for the nurse to make? - ANSWER-How can I help? A 30-year-old sales manager tells the nurse, "I am thinking about a job change. I don't feel like I amliving up to my potential." Which of Maslow's developmental stages is the sales manager attempting toachieve? - ANSWER-Self-Actualization A male client is admitted to a mental health unit on Friday afternoon and is very upset on Sunday because he has not had the opportunity to talk with the healthcare provider. Which response is best for the nurse to provide this client? - ANSWER-Let me call and leave a message for your healthcare provider An 86-year-old female client with Alzheimer's disease is wandering the busy halls of the extended care facility and asks the nurse, "Where should I stand for the parade?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide? - ANSWER-Let us go back to the activity room and see what is going on in there A client is admitted with a diagnosis of depression. The nurse knows that which characteristic is most indicative of depression? - ANSWER-A negative view of self and the future A 40-year-old male client diagnosed with schizophrenia and alcohol dependence has not had any visitors or phone calls since admission. He reports he has no family that cares about him and was living on the streets prior to this admission. According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage is the client in at this time? - ANSWER-Stagnation An elderly female client with advanced dementia is admitted to the hospital with a fractured hip. The client repeatedly tells the staff, "Take me home. I want my Mommy." Which response is best for the nurse to provide? - ANSWER-Tell the client that the nurse is there and will help her A 45-year-old male client tells the nurse that he used to believe that he was Jesus Christ, but now heknows he is not. Which response is best for the nurse to make? - ANSWER-Others have had similar thoughts when under stress