MODULE 3: MENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS
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, During a mental health intake interview, a young adult "It seems that your parents expect you to follow their rules when you live under
client who lives with his family rent free says, "I'm tired of their roof."
not being able to offer my friends a beer just because my
folks don't believe in taking a drink socially." Which
nursing response would be therapeutic?
A nurse is participating in a care planning conference Determining the client's risk for violence toward self and others
regarding care for a client whose spouse recently died.
The registered nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of
dysfunctional grieving. Which priority intervention does
the nurse expect to see incorporated into the plan?
A client in the mental health unit tells the nurse, "My "How do you feel the money decisions could best be handled in your
husband makes all the decisions about money, but I'm the household?"
one who's making the money now, not him. He needs to
back off, but he's always directing every decision we
make." Which nursing response would be the most
therapeutic?
A nurse is attending a care planning conference for a Discouraging social networking to prevent the spread of infection
client who recently received a diagnosis of acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome and is experiencing
difficulty adjusting to the illness. The nurse should
question which planned intervention for this client?
How does a client who has lost a spouse show that she is Reporting that sleeping alone was hard at first
successfully completing the tasks of mourning? Select all
that apply. Purchasing a smaller car she is comfortable driving
Heard explaining to family that illness "took" her husband
Heard explaining to family that illness took her husband
A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old girl who has been Identification
hospitalized on the mental health unit for bipolar
disorder. The client tells the nurse that she had her hair
styled just like her young math teacher, whom she
admires. The nurse recognizes that the client is using
which defense mechanism?
A mental health home care nurse says to the client, "Do "You seem to be saying no. Would you tell me more about your reluctance?"
you feel ready to try attending a group session at the
clinic?" The client shakes his head. Which nursing
statement would be therapeutic?
A single parent whose son was suspended from school "There is quite a bit that you can do. Let's talk about what you're already doing
for carrying a gun into the school says to the nurse, "I first."
know he has no dad, but I've brought him up to know
better, and anyway, where did he get the stupid gun?
What should I do? He just won't listen to me." Which
nursing response would be helpful at this time?
| COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026 | GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, During a mental health intake interview, a young adult "It seems that your parents expect you to follow their rules when you live under
client who lives with his family rent free says, "I'm tired of their roof."
not being able to offer my friends a beer just because my
folks don't believe in taking a drink socially." Which
nursing response would be therapeutic?
A nurse is participating in a care planning conference Determining the client's risk for violence toward self and others
regarding care for a client whose spouse recently died.
The registered nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of
dysfunctional grieving. Which priority intervention does
the nurse expect to see incorporated into the plan?
A client in the mental health unit tells the nurse, "My "How do you feel the money decisions could best be handled in your
husband makes all the decisions about money, but I'm the household?"
one who's making the money now, not him. He needs to
back off, but he's always directing every decision we
make." Which nursing response would be the most
therapeutic?
A nurse is attending a care planning conference for a Discouraging social networking to prevent the spread of infection
client who recently received a diagnosis of acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome and is experiencing
difficulty adjusting to the illness. The nurse should
question which planned intervention for this client?
How does a client who has lost a spouse show that she is Reporting that sleeping alone was hard at first
successfully completing the tasks of mourning? Select all
that apply. Purchasing a smaller car she is comfortable driving
Heard explaining to family that illness "took" her husband
Heard explaining to family that illness took her husband
A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old girl who has been Identification
hospitalized on the mental health unit for bipolar
disorder. The client tells the nurse that she had her hair
styled just like her young math teacher, whom she
admires. The nurse recognizes that the client is using
which defense mechanism?
A mental health home care nurse says to the client, "Do "You seem to be saying no. Would you tell me more about your reluctance?"
you feel ready to try attending a group session at the
clinic?" The client shakes his head. Which nursing
statement would be therapeutic?
A single parent whose son was suspended from school "There is quite a bit that you can do. Let's talk about what you're already doing
for carrying a gun into the school says to the nurse, "I first."
know he has no dad, but I've brought him up to know
better, and anyway, where did he get the stupid gun?
What should I do? He just won't listen to me." Which
nursing response would be helpful at this time?
