Mental health 2024-2025 edition
MENTAL HEALTH QUESTION AND ANWERS
100% CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
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pg. 1
, Mental health 2024-2025 edition
A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the
client is pacing back and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain
a safe environment? -✔✔✔ Move the client to a quiet room and talk about his
feelings.
The nurse is preparing for the hospital discharge of a client with a history of command
hallucinations to harm self or others. The nurse instructs the client about interventions
for hallucinations and anxiety and determines that the client understands the
interventions when the client makes which statement? -✔✔✔ "I can call my therapist
when I'm hallucinating so I can talk about my feelings and plans and not hurt anyone."
The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client in an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The client says to the nurse, "Things would be so much better for everyone if I
just wasn't around." Which response by the nurse would be appropriate at this time? -
✔✔✔ You sound very unhappy. Are you thinking of harming yourself?
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to
the nurse, "I wish you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse
is which? -✔✔✔ "Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
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, Mental health 2024-2025 edition
The nurse is assisting in a group therapy session. Besides cost savings, which
advantages does group therapy have over individual therapy? Select all that apply. -
✔✔✔ -Mutual Learning
-Increased Feedback
-Instilling a sense of belonging
-An opportunity to practice...
The nurse in the emergency department is assisting in caring for a young female victim
of sexual assault. The client's physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence
has been collected. The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at
times physically immobile. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these
behaviors? -✔✔✔ They are expected reactions to a devastating event.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with catatonic stupor. The client is lying on
the bed, with the body pulled into a fetal position. Which is the appropriate nursing
intervention? -✔✔✔ Sit beside the client in silence and verbalize occasional open-
ended questions.
The spouse of a client admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal says to the
nurse, "I should get out of this bad situation." The most helpful response by the nurse
should be which statement? -✔✔✔ What do you find difficult about this situation?
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MENTAL HEALTH QUESTION AND ANWERS
100% CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
pg. 1
, Mental health 2024-2025 edition
A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the
client is pacing back and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain
a safe environment? -✔✔✔ Move the client to a quiet room and talk about his
feelings.
The nurse is preparing for the hospital discharge of a client with a history of command
hallucinations to harm self or others. The nurse instructs the client about interventions
for hallucinations and anxiety and determines that the client understands the
interventions when the client makes which statement? -✔✔✔ "I can call my therapist
when I'm hallucinating so I can talk about my feelings and plans and not hurt anyone."
The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client in an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The client says to the nurse, "Things would be so much better for everyone if I
just wasn't around." Which response by the nurse would be appropriate at this time? -
✔✔✔ You sound very unhappy. Are you thinking of harming yourself?
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to
the nurse, "I wish you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse
is which? -✔✔✔ "Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
pg. 2
, Mental health 2024-2025 edition
The nurse is assisting in a group therapy session. Besides cost savings, which
advantages does group therapy have over individual therapy? Select all that apply. -
✔✔✔ -Mutual Learning
-Increased Feedback
-Instilling a sense of belonging
-An opportunity to practice...
The nurse in the emergency department is assisting in caring for a young female victim
of sexual assault. The client's physical assessment is complete, and physical evidence
has been collected. The nurse notes that the client is withdrawn, confused, and at
times physically immobile. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these
behaviors? -✔✔✔ They are expected reactions to a devastating event.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with catatonic stupor. The client is lying on
the bed, with the body pulled into a fetal position. Which is the appropriate nursing
intervention? -✔✔✔ Sit beside the client in silence and verbalize occasional open-
ended questions.
The spouse of a client admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal says to the
nurse, "I should get out of this bad situation." The most helpful response by the nurse
should be which statement? -✔✔✔ What do you find difficult about this situation?
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