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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium carbonate.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should drink at least 6 liters of water per day"
b. "I should be on a low-sodium diet"
c. "I will call my doctor if I have diarrhea"
d. "I will see my doctor to check my lithium levels annually"
c. "I will call my doctor if I have diarrhea"
b. The client manifestations developed suddenly
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
Term 2 of 20
A nurse in the community health facility is interviewing a client who recently lost his job. The client
states "I was fired because my boss doesn't like me" Which of the following defense mechanisms
is the client displaying?
a. Rationalization
b. Displacement
c. Dissociation
d. Repression
c. The client needs to begin a group therapy program prior to discharge
a. Rationalization
a. Encourage physical activity for the client during the day
a. A community meeting
, Term 3 of 20
The client is alert and oriented to person, with confusion about time and place. The client is
unable to focus, the client is exhibiting agitation up on assessment. The client states they dont
remember coming to the facility and they are late for the provider appointments. Reorient to
environmental initiates anxiety and worsens the agitation
Dementia
Cognitive findings
Report lack of sleep
A. High fever
Improved manifestation of depression
Term 4 of 20
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following
outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment plan?
a. The client will report a decrease in hallucinations.
b. The client will communicate needs
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
d. The client will attend to personal hygiene.
b. Dialectical Behavior treatment group
c. Initiate a relationship built on trust with the client.
c. The client needs to begin a group therapy program prior to discharge
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium carbonate.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should drink at least 6 liters of water per day"
b. "I should be on a low-sodium diet"
c. "I will call my doctor if I have diarrhea"
d. "I will see my doctor to check my lithium levels annually"
c. "I will call my doctor if I have diarrhea"
b. The client manifestations developed suddenly
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
a. A student who is upset with her teacher writes a story about an excellent student
Term 2 of 20
A nurse in the community health facility is interviewing a client who recently lost his job. The client
states "I was fired because my boss doesn't like me" Which of the following defense mechanisms
is the client displaying?
a. Rationalization
b. Displacement
c. Dissociation
d. Repression
c. The client needs to begin a group therapy program prior to discharge
a. Rationalization
a. Encourage physical activity for the client during the day
a. A community meeting
, Term 3 of 20
The client is alert and oriented to person, with confusion about time and place. The client is
unable to focus, the client is exhibiting agitation up on assessment. The client states they dont
remember coming to the facility and they are late for the provider appointments. Reorient to
environmental initiates anxiety and worsens the agitation
Dementia
Cognitive findings
Report lack of sleep
A. High fever
Improved manifestation of depression
Term 4 of 20
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following
outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment plan?
a. The client will report a decrease in hallucinations.
b. The client will communicate needs
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
d. The client will attend to personal hygiene.
b. Dialectical Behavior treatment group
c. Initiate a relationship built on trust with the client.
c. The client needs to begin a group therapy program prior to discharge
c. The client will verbalize improved mood
