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On admission, a highly anxious client is described as
delusional. The nurse understands that delusions are most
likely to occur with which class of disorder?
A. Neurotic.
B. Personality.
C. Anxiety.
D. Psychotic.
Answer: D
A 52-year-old male client in the intensive care unit who has
been oriented suddenly becomes disoriented and fearful.
Assessment of vital signs and other physical parameters
reveal no significant change and the nurse formulates the
diagnosis, "Confusion related to ICU psychosis." Which
intervention is best to implement?
A. Move all machines away from the client's immediate
area.
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B. Attempt to allay the client's fears by explaining the etiology of his
condition.
C. Cluster care so that brief periods of rest can be scheduled during the
day.
D. Extend visitation times for family and friends.
Answer: C
A 25-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse
finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells the nurse, "Please
let me go! I must leave because the secret police are after me." Which
response is best for the nurse to make?
A. No one is after you, you're safe here.
B. You'll feel better after you have rested.
C. I know you must feel lonely and frightened.
D. Come with me to your room and I will sit with you.
Answer: D
A client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia is admitted to the
hospital. The nurse assesses the client's mental status. Which
assessment finding is most characteristic of a client with
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schizophrenia?
A. Mood swings.
B. Extreme sadness.
C. Manipulative behavior.
D. Flat affect.
Answer: D
A young adult male client, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia,
believes that world is trying poison him. What intervention should the
nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A. Remind the client that his suspicions are not true.
B. Ask one nurse to spend time with the client daily.
C. Encourage the client to participate in group activities.
D. Assign the client to a room closest to the activity room.
Answer: B
A male client is admitted to a mental health unit on Friday afternoon and
is very upset on Sunday because he has not had the opportunity to talk
with the healthcare provider. Which response is best for the nurse to
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provide this client?
A. Let me call and leave a message for your healthcare provider.
B. The healthcare provider should be here on Monday morning.
C. How can I help answer your questions?
D. What concerns do you have at this time?
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On admission, a highly anxious client is described as
delusional. The nurse understands that delusions are most
likely to occur with which class of disorder?
A. Neurotic.
B. Personality.
C. Anxiety.
D. Psychotic.
Answer: D
A 52-year-old male client in the intensive care unit who has
been oriented suddenly becomes disoriented and fearful.
Assessment of vital signs and other physical parameters
reveal no significant change and the nurse formulates the
diagnosis, "Confusion related to ICU psychosis." Which
intervention is best to implement?
A. Move all machines away from the client's immediate
area.
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B. Attempt to allay the client's fears by explaining the etiology of his
condition.
C. Cluster care so that brief periods of rest can be scheduled during the
day.
D. Extend visitation times for family and friends.
Answer: C
A 25-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse
finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells the nurse, "Please
let me go! I must leave because the secret police are after me." Which
response is best for the nurse to make?
A. No one is after you, you're safe here.
B. You'll feel better after you have rested.
C. I know you must feel lonely and frightened.
D. Come with me to your room and I will sit with you.
Answer: D
A client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia is admitted to the
hospital. The nurse assesses the client's mental status. Which
assessment finding is most characteristic of a client with
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schizophrenia?
A. Mood swings.
B. Extreme sadness.
C. Manipulative behavior.
D. Flat affect.
Answer: D
A young adult male client, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia,
believes that world is trying poison him. What intervention should the
nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A. Remind the client that his suspicions are not true.
B. Ask one nurse to spend time with the client daily.
C. Encourage the client to participate in group activities.
D. Assign the client to a room closest to the activity room.
Answer: B
A male client is admitted to a mental health unit on Friday afternoon and
is very upset on Sunday because he has not had the opportunity to talk
with the healthcare provider. Which response is best for the nurse to
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provide this client?
A. Let me call and leave a message for your healthcare provider.
B. The healthcare provider should be here on Monday morning.
C. How can I help answer your questions?
D. What concerns do you have at this time?
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