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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2023
WITH NGN
A nurse is Easily distracted
performing a
cognitive
assessment to
distinguish delirium
from
dementia in a client
whose family reports
episodes of confusion.
Which of the following
assessment findings
supports the nurse's
suspicion of
delirium?
A nurse is caring for a client "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk."
who gave birth to a
stillborn baby.
Which of the following
statements should the
nurse make?
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A nurse is caring for four A 35-year-old client who has major depressive disorder
clients in an emergency
department. The nurse
should identify that
which of the following
clients can give
informed consent?
A nurse is teaching a newly "I will update the plan of care as a client's
licensed nurse about nursing manifestations of depression change."
care plans for clients who
have depressive
disorders. Which of the
following statements by
the newly licensed nurse
indicates an
understanding of the
teaching?
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A nurse on a medical- Blood pressure 154/96 mm Hg
surgical unit is assessing a
client who sustained
injuries 12 hr ago
following a motor-vehicle
crash. The client's
admission blood alcohol
level was 325 mg/dL.
Which of the following
findings should indicate
to the nurse that the
client is experiencing
alcohol withdrawal?
A nurse is planning care Nonmaleficence
for a client who has
made repeated physical
threats toward others on
the unit. Although the
client does not want to
leave the unit, the nurse
requests the provider to
transfer the client to a
unit that is equipped to
manage violent
behavior. Which of the
following ethical
principles should the
nurse apply in this
situation?
See an expert-written answer
A nurse is discussing a 12-step The client should obtain a sponsor before
program with a client who discharge for an increased chance of
has recovery.
alcohol use disorder and is in
an acute care facility
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2023
WITH NGN
A nurse is Easily distracted
performing a
cognitive
assessment to
distinguish delirium
from
dementia in a client
whose family reports
episodes of confusion.
Which of the following
assessment findings
supports the nurse's
suspicion of
delirium?
A nurse is caring for a client "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk."
who gave birth to a
stillborn baby.
Which of the following
statements should the
nurse make?
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A nurse is caring for four A 35-year-old client who has major depressive disorder
clients in an emergency
department. The nurse
should identify that
which of the following
clients can give
informed consent?
A nurse is teaching a newly "I will update the plan of care as a client's
licensed nurse about nursing manifestations of depression change."
care plans for clients who
have depressive
disorders. Which of the
following statements by
the newly licensed nurse
indicates an
understanding of the
teaching?
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A nurse on a medical- Blood pressure 154/96 mm Hg
surgical unit is assessing a
client who sustained
injuries 12 hr ago
following a motor-vehicle
crash. The client's
admission blood alcohol
level was 325 mg/dL.
Which of the following
findings should indicate
to the nurse that the
client is experiencing
alcohol withdrawal?
A nurse is planning care Nonmaleficence
for a client who has
made repeated physical
threats toward others on
the unit. Although the
client does not want to
leave the unit, the nurse
requests the provider to
transfer the client to a
unit that is equipped to
manage violent
behavior. Which of the
following ethical
principles should the
nurse apply in this
situation?
See an expert-written answer
A nurse is discussing a 12-step The client should obtain a sponsor before
program with a client who discharge for an increased chance of
has recovery.
alcohol use disorder and is in
an acute care facility