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HESI Computerized Adaptive Testing(CAT) Test Bank 2024 1-A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What doesthe nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? 1 -They are dependent on it. 2 -They lack the motivation to stop. 3 -They use it for coping. They enjoy the associated socialization. Ans- 1 Alcohol causes both physical and psychological dependence; the individual needs the alcohol to fun...

MILESTONE 2 RETAKE 2023 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 1. How do you care for a person with schizophrenia?: - reorient them to reality - ensure medication adherence - help the family recognize early s/s 2. What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?: - hallucinations - delusions - disorganized speech - disorganized thinking - disorganized behavior 3. What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?: - flat affect - social withdrawal - lack of motivation - lack o...

Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him?correct answersHe may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of15 emplo...

NR547 Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE Terri is a 79-year old who presents with confusion. She has positive urine leukocyte esterase. - ANSWER-Refer Rationale: A positive Urine Leukocyte Esterase indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI) , which may cause confusion. Refer this client for treatment of the UTI. Treat or Refer: Julio is a 66-year-old who presents...

Final Exam: NRNP 6665/ NRNP6665 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan I Final Week 11 EXAM | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024) 1. The ARNP is working with the family of a patient with Alzheimer’s Disease who keeps stating the family is plotting against her, trying to have her “snuffed out.” The family is distraught because they state they are doing their best to make sure their family member is safe. The ARNP explains which of the following in ...

ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2019 WITH NGN (Questions and Answers with Rationale, 100% Correct) A nurse is caring for a group of patients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? A client was administered one-half of the prescribed dose of medication Rationale: An incident report is a recording of any occurrence that does not meet the standard of care. The nurse should report medication errors using the facility's incident or occurrence form. A nurs...

NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 2023 ALL ANSWERED NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 2023 ALL ANSWERED Ideas of reference Misconstrue trivial events and attach personal significance to them (believing that others, who are discussing the next meal, are talking about them) Persecution Feel singled out for harm by others (being hunted down by the FBI) Grandeur Believe that they are all powerful and important, like a god Somatic delusions Believe that their body is changing in an unu...

NURS 660 Exam 1 Study Guide 2023. Pathways in schizophrenia  Brain imaging shows cerebral atrophy and enlarged fluid filled ventricles, as well as shrinkage in prefrontal cortex, temporal, basal ganglia, and limbic regions like hippocampus.  Five dopamine pathways in the brain. The neuroanatomy of dopamine neuronal pathways in the brain can explain the symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the therapeutic effects and side effects of antipsychotic drugs. Know different pathways in th...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE RETAKE 2019 with NGN LATEST UPDATES MAY 2023 A GRADE.ATI COMPREHENSIVE C 1. A NURis caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client’s conditio...