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While interviewing a client, the nurse takes A
notes to assist with accurate
documentation later. Which statement is
most accurate regarding note-taking
during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the
client's nonverbal communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a
legal obligation of the examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased
when the nurse breaks eye contact to take
note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with
note taking and allows the client speak at
normal pace.

An adolescent male receives a prescription B
for an antidepressant drug because he is
exhibiting a depressed affect. While the
client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before
and after taking the drug is most important
for the nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others.




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A nurse is providing education about BCD
strategies for a safety plan for a female
client who is a victim of intimate partner
violence. Which strategies should be
included in the safety plan? Select all that
apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends
to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser
blocks the main exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes
for self and children

While sitting in the dayroom of the mental B
health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye
contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly
when interacting verbally with the nurse.
The two trade places, and the nurse
demonstrate the client's behavior. What is
the main goal of this therapeutic
techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he
responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he
interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation
with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his
interactions.)

A client with depression remains in bed C
most of the day, and declines activities.
Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.

The RN is preparing medications for a B
client with bipolar disorder and notices that
the client discontinued antipsychotic
medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).




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,HESI Mental Health Latest Update Actual Exam Complete 300 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers

A female client requests that her husband A
be allowed to stay in the room during the
admission assessment. When interviewing
the client, the RN notes a discrepancy
between the client's verbal and nonverbal
communication. What action does the RN
take?
A. Pay close attention and document the
nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the
discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and
focus on the client's verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal
messages and interpret them as one.

A male client approaches the RN with an B
angry expression on his face and raises his
voice, saying "My roommate is the most
selfish, self-centered, angry person I have
ever met. If he loses his temper one more
time with me, I am going to punch him out!"
The RN recognizes that the client is using
which defense mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting.

A male client with bipolar disorder who A
began taking lithium carbonate five days
ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and
the RN finds him attempting to drink water
from the bathroom sink faucet. Which
intervention should the RN implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to
the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard
candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a
common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the
faucet is not allowed.




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The RN is teaching a client about the B
initiation of the prescribed abstinence
therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What
information should the client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or
cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to
the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics
anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance
user.

A male client with schizophrenia is D
admitted to the mental health unit after
abruptly stopping his prescription for
ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago.
Which question is most important for the
RN to ask the client?
A. Have you lost interest in the things that
you used to enjoy?
B. Is your ability to think or concentrate
decreased?
C. How many continuous hours do you
sleep at night?
D. Do you hear sounds or voices that
others do not hear?

During an annual physical by the D
occupational RN working in a corporate
clinic, a male employee tells the RN that is
high-stress job is causing trouble in his
personal life. He further explains that he
often gets so angry while driving to and
from work that he has considered "getting
even" with other drivers. How should the
RN respond?
A. "Anger is contagious and could result in
major confrontation."
B. "Try not to let your anger cause you to
act impulsively."
C. "Expressing your anger to a stranger
could result in an unsafe situation."
D. "It sounds as if there are many situations
that make you feel angry."




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