Nr 326 mental hesi Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse admits a client with depression to the mental health unit. The client reports difficulty concentrating, losing 10 pounds in two weeks, and sleeping 12 hours a day. Which outcome is most important for the client to meet by discharge?

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 2 – 2020 1. A male employee who is assessed weekly in the employee clinic for blood pressure because of a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he is so upset with one of his co-workers that he would like to shoot him. What action should the nurse take first? a.) Determine if the client has a weapon available for use. b.) Inform the health care provider of the threat to harm a co-worker. c.) Notify security of the client’s intention to harm a co-worker. d.) Have...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 1 - 2020 1. History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of Ativan what additional prescription administer immediately - Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 2. Hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitivebehavioral techniques; client outcome? - Changes thought patterns r/t problem solving 3. Schizophrenia return to clinic 2 weeks after receiving dose of Haldol; important info for the nurse to obtain during this visit - Current vital signs 4. Client...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 3 (latest 2022/2023) 1. Which technique is the most important therapeutic tool a nurse should use to provide quality care to a psychiatric client? A. Context. B. Self-analysis. Correct C. Counter transference. D. Therapeutic self-disclosure. 2. The nurse completes an emergency admission of a male client with schizophrenia who has not been taking his antipsychotic medications. The client is pacing, is extremely irritable, and has a blood pressure of 146/96. What is the priorit...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 2 – 2020 1. A male employee who is assessed weekly in the employee clinic for blood pressure because of a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he is so upset with one of his co-workers that he would like to shoot him. What action should the nurse take first? a.) Determine if the client has a weapon available for use. b.) Inform the health care provider of the threat to harm a co-worker. c.) Notify security of the client’s intention to harm a co-worker. d.) H...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 3 – 2020 1. Which technique is the most important therapeutic tool a nurse should use to provide quality care to a psychiatric client? A. Context. B. Self-analysis. C. Counter transference. D. Therapeutic self-disclosure. Self-analysis is a tool for the nurse to examine oneself, view one's responses in various mental and emotional moments, and provide a sense of how sensitive care should be provided relative to one's own needs, so (B) is a primary tool used by the...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 1 - 2020 1. History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of Ativan what additional prescription administer immediately - Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 2. Hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques; client outcome? - Changes thought patterns r/t problem solving 3. Schizophrenia return to clinic 2 weeks after receiving dose of Haldol; important info for the nurse to obtain during this visit - Current vital signs 4. Client who...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 3 – 2020 1. Which technique is the most important therapeutic tool a nurse should use to provide quality care to a psychiatric client? A. Context. B. Self-analysis. C. Counter transference. D. Therapeutic self-disclosure. Self-analysis is a tool for the nurse to examine oneself, view one's responses in various mental and emotional moments, and provide a sense of how sensitive care should be provided relative to one's own needs, so (B) is a primary tool used by the nur...

NR 326 MENTAL HESI 1 - 2020 1. History of alcoholism admitted for detoxification; 6 mg of Ativan what additional prescription administer immediately 2. Hopeless unable to stop crying; evaluate effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques; client outcome? 3. Schizophrenia return to clinic 2 weeks after receiving dose of Haldol; important info for the nurse to obtain during this visit 4. Client who refuses antipsychotic medication disrupt group activities nurse decides client needs...