CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse working in the community health center is conducting an assessment on a client who
has a history of depression. Which finding indicates a sign of mental illness?
1.
The client can see potential in life events.
2.
The client can recognize and act on cues.
3.
The client has a good sense of consequences.
4.
The client describes her or his mood as discouraged. - CORRECT ANSWERS 4
The nurse working with a chronically mentally ill client can be successful in dealing with a client
crisis by implementing which action?
1.
Involving the family to support the client whenever crisis occurs
2.
Recognizing that rehospitalization is necessary in the event of crisis
, 3.
Eliminating direct nursing interventions to allow the client to exercise problem-solving skills
4.
Identifying strengths and the healthy aspects of functioning that may compensate for the
weakness - CORRECT ANSWERS 4
The nurse is caring for a client with Cluster B personality disorder. The nurse expects to note
which client behaviors specifically associated with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
1.
Marked impulsivity
2.
Submissive behavior
3.
Excessive need to be taken care of
4.
Instability of personal relationships
5.
Detachment from social relationships