NR 326 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 6 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A high school student is brought to the mental healthcare
provider's office for evaluation. The client's guardian states that
the client has "been withdrawn, does not talk to friends
anymore, has a bad relationship with the friends that are left, and
wants to be left alone all the time." Which phase of
schizophrenia would be most appropriate for this client?
premorbid phase
A client is being treated for substance use. The client admits to
the nurse that he only drinks when under stress and therefore
does not have a problem. Which nursing diagnosis is the most
appropriate?
denial
A client abruptly stopped drinking 8 hours ago. He had a seizure
on the way to the hospital emergency department. He is having
visual hallucinations and appears agitated. Which priority
intervention should the nurse expect the provider to order?
Admission for treatment
A nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about substance
misuse. The nurse explains that a genetic link has been
implicated in which of the following commonly used
substances?
alcohol
, Asociality (negative symptom)
Decreased interest in social interaction and relationships,
evidenced by withdrawal and poor rapport
Alogia (negative symptom)
decrease in verbal communication.
Affective blunting (negative symptom)
lack of emotional expression.
Anhedonia (negative symptom)
inability to feel pleasure.
avolition and amotivation (negative symptom)
neglect of activities in daily living.
Early warning signs of psychosis
A worrisome drop in grades or job performance
Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
Suspiciousness or uneasiness with others
Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
Spending a lot more time alone than usual
Strong, inappropriate emotions or lack of feelings
Psychosis Signs and Symptoms
hallucinations
delusions
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A high school student is brought to the mental healthcare
provider's office for evaluation. The client's guardian states that
the client has "been withdrawn, does not talk to friends
anymore, has a bad relationship with the friends that are left, and
wants to be left alone all the time." Which phase of
schizophrenia would be most appropriate for this client?
premorbid phase
A client is being treated for substance use. The client admits to
the nurse that he only drinks when under stress and therefore
does not have a problem. Which nursing diagnosis is the most
appropriate?
denial
A client abruptly stopped drinking 8 hours ago. He had a seizure
on the way to the hospital emergency department. He is having
visual hallucinations and appears agitated. Which priority
intervention should the nurse expect the provider to order?
Admission for treatment
A nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about substance
misuse. The nurse explains that a genetic link has been
implicated in which of the following commonly used
substances?
alcohol
, Asociality (negative symptom)
Decreased interest in social interaction and relationships,
evidenced by withdrawal and poor rapport
Alogia (negative symptom)
decrease in verbal communication.
Affective blunting (negative symptom)
lack of emotional expression.
Anhedonia (negative symptom)
inability to feel pleasure.
avolition and amotivation (negative symptom)
neglect of activities in daily living.
Early warning signs of psychosis
A worrisome drop in grades or job performance
Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
Suspiciousness or uneasiness with others
Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
Spending a lot more time alone than usual
Strong, inappropriate emotions or lack of feelings
Psychosis Signs and Symptoms
hallucinations
delusions
