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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, "My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there
before she died." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "We will call your family in time for them to get here."
B. "I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone."
C. "I will make sure a staff member is in your room at all times."
D. "I will tell your family of your concern so that they can be here."
2. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to
concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time."
B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?"
C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?"
D. "How long has this been going on?"
3. A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of
the following room assignments for the client?
A. A private room in a quiet location on the unit
B. A semi-private room with a roommate who has a similar diagnosis
C. A private room close to the nursing station
D. A seclusion room until the client’s activity level becomes more subdued.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation
with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Cataracts
C. Pancreatitis
D. Bleeding
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5. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a
telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to sit down and stop pacing.
B. Allow the client to pace alone until physically tired.
C. Have a staff member escort the client to her room.
D. Walk with the client at a gradually slower pace.
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a
prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for
lithium toxicity?
A. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
B. The client drinks 2 liters of liquids daily.
C. The client eats 2 to 3 gm of sodium-containing foods daily.
D. The client eats foods high in tyramine.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and was prescribed citalopram 2 weeks ago with a
planned dosage increase 1 week ago. The client reports having an improved appetite, but still feels very depressed
and is still having trouble sleeping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Speak to the provider about adding an MAOI to the current medication regimen.
B. Explain that antidepressants often take several weeks to be fully effective.
C. Tell the client that the provider will need to change citalopram to a different medication.
D. Recommend a sleep study be done on the client.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The
nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
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9. A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the
nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by
the nurse is appropriate?
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Mental Health Exam with All 63
Questions and Multiple Choice
Answers/ Galen NUR 253 Mental
Health Test 2 Latest 2025-2026
Nur 253 Mental Health Exam 2 (Actual) 2025
, NUR 253 Test 2 real exam 2025
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, "My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there
before she died." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "We will call your family in time for them to get here."
B. "I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone."
C. "I will make sure a staff member is in your room at all times."
D. "I will tell your family of your concern so that they can be here."
2. A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to
concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "It sounds like you're having a difficult time."
B. "Have you talked to your parents about this yet?"
C. "Why do you think you are so anxious?"
D. "How long has this been going on?"
3. A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of
the following room assignments for the client?
A. A private room in a quiet location on the unit
B. A semi-private room with a roommate who has a similar diagnosis
C. A private room close to the nursing station
D. A seclusion room until the client’s activity level becomes more subdued.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation
with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Cataracts
C. Pancreatitis
D. Bleeding
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, NUR 253 Test 2 real exam 2025
5. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a
telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to sit down and stop pacing.
B. Allow the client to pace alone until physically tired.
C. Have a staff member escort the client to her room.
D. Walk with the client at a gradually slower pace.
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a
prescription for lithium. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts her at risk for
lithium toxicity?
A. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
B. The client drinks 2 liters of liquids daily.
C. The client eats 2 to 3 gm of sodium-containing foods daily.
D. The client eats foods high in tyramine.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and was prescribed citalopram 2 weeks ago with a
planned dosage increase 1 week ago. The client reports having an improved appetite, but still feels very depressed
and is still having trouble sleeping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Speak to the provider about adding an MAOI to the current medication regimen.
B. Explain that antidepressants often take several weeks to be fully effective.
C. Tell the client that the provider will need to change citalopram to a different medication.
D. Recommend a sleep study be done on the client.
8. A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The
nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
Answers cannot be displayed for this alternate item format.
9. A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the
nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by
the nurse is appropriate?
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