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A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and reports that they stopped taking lithium 2 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize which of the following as an expected adverse effect that might have caused the client to spot taking the medication? 1. Sore throat 2. Photophobia 3. Hand tremors 4. Constipation Correct = 3. Hand Tremors - Fine hand tremors are an expected adverse effect of lithium and can interfere with performance of ADLs, causing the...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM -RETAKE GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE 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 is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or others Reason: Feelings of blame and anger towards oneself or others are an expected reaction when a client is experiencing a loss. 2. A nurse is teaching a...

a nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who states, "I don't think my gambling is as big of a problem as my friends think it is." which of the following findings should the nurse identify as meeting the diagnostic criteria of gambling disorder? a. the client makes no attempts to stop gambling. b. the client gambles when feeling happy or enthusiastic. c. the client gambles the same amount of money each week. d. the client asks others for money to compensate for gambl...

ATI Mental Health Proctored A Exam 1. A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate in the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and feelings d. implement measures to prevent in...

RN Mental Health Online Practice 2019 A A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? a. A client refuses ECT after signing the consent form b. A client who was voluntarily admitted left the unit against medical advice c. A client was administered one-half of the prescribed dose of medication d. A client was placed in restraints after attempts to de-escalate aggressive behaviors failed - ANSWER ...

A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has a borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care? a. discuss the appropriate use of assertive behavior with the client b. encourage the client to attend weekly support group meetings c. assist the client to maintain awareness of her thoughts and feelings d. implement measures to prevent intentional self-inflicted injury ...

Psych/Mental Health Nursing HESI Review Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified In conducting the initial assessment of a preoperative client, the nurse notes that the client's home medications include the monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor phenelzine. Because of this client's medication history, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to monitor? A. Blood pressure B. Urinary output C. Temperature D. Respiratory rate - Correct Answers A. Blood pressure The nurse ha...

1) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. “You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity”. b. “You will experience weight loss while taking this medication.” c. “You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication.” d. “You should increase your consumption of complex carbohydrates.” 2) A nurse...

Behaviors correct answers-magical thinking occurs when a client believes his actions or thoughts can magically make things happen. -delusions of grandeur occur when a client attaches special significance to his self-stature and has a drastically exaggerated sense of self-importance. -ideas of reference, the client believes all events, situations, or interactions are directly related to him -associate looseness occurs when the client's verbal communication jumps from one unrelated topic...

RN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B| Questions and Answers, 100% Verified A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and reports that they stopped taking lithium 2 weeks ago. the nurse should recognize which of the following as an expected adverse effect that might have caused the client to stop taking the medication? Hand tremors A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5% above their ideal body weight...