Ati rn mental health - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? - Anhedonia A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Talk about positive experiences can help distract the client from their disorientation. A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal...

A nurse is preparing to administer selegiline for a client who is admitted with major depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Apply to dry skin on the client's upper thigh. A nurse is discussing treatment of depressive disorders with a client who has major depression. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - I will attend psychotherapy to help manage my depression. A nurse is preparing to teach a client about his pres...

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is running around the unit asking people to dance with her. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? A. Turn on a dance video B. Offer the client a snack C. Take the client outside and sit with her in the garden. D. Observe the client closely for the development of aggressive behavior. - C. Take the client outside and sit with her in the garden. A client who has bipolar disorder approaches the nurse and reveals ...

A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Polyphagia Hypertension Decreased temperature Depressed mood - Hypertension Cocaine is a stimulant that increases blood pressure. It also increases heart rate, body temperature, energy levels, and metabolism. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7,500/mm3 A...

A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, "I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things." Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - "What are the voices telling you to do?" This statement recognizes the risk involved with a command hallucination and asks the client directly about the hallucination. This is a therapeutic approach to communicating with a client who is experiencing a hallucina...

1. A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements should the nurse make: a. "It will be better for you to keep busy to avoid thinking about your child's death." Encouraging the client to avoid thinking about the child's death will not allow the client to begin anticipatory grieving. b. "You will complete the grieving process about a year after your child's death...

RN Mental Health Online Practice 2024 B Question: 1 of 60 A nurse is admitting a female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect during the admission assessment? Diarrhea Constipation is a manifestation of anorexia nervosa. Decreased food and fluid intake cause constipation. Heavy menstrual bleeding Amenorrhea is a manifestation of anorexia nervosa. Low weight, decreased body fat, and poor nutrition cause amenorrhea. Tachycardia Brady...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and will receive succinylcholine. The client asks the nurse about this medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? "Succinylcholine is given to reduce muscle movements during therapy." - Succinylcholine is a muscle-paralyzing agent that will decrease muscle movement during the procedure so the client is less likely to be injured. 2. A nurse is discussing the home care of a client w...

A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when communicating with this client? Behave in a friendly manner toward the client Set realistic limits on the client's behavior Show respect for the client's need for isolation Act as a role model for assertiveness - Set realistic limits on the clients behavior Clients who have antisocial personality disorder can seem to be in c...

A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Polyphagia Hypertension Decreased temperature Depressed mood - Hypertension Cocaine is a stimulant that increases blood pressure. It also increases heart rate, body temperature, energy levels, and metabolism. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7,500/mm3 A...