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A nurse is collecting data from a 5-year-old child who is brought to the emergency department
by a parent who states that the child fell out of a tree. The child is guarding their right arm. For
which of the following findings should the nurse suspect physical maltreatment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS An x-ray of the right arm indicates a spiral fracture.
The nurse should identify that an x-ray indicating a fracture can be an expected finding for a
child who fell out of a tree. However, a spiral fracture is caused by twisting of the extremity and
can be an indication of physical maltreatment. The nurse should report the findings to the
registered nurse.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has mild dementia. The
family plans to care for the client in their home. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use signs to identify different rooms in the home.
The nurse should reinforce the need to label the bathroom as well as other rooms in the home.
The use of signs using words and pictures promotes independence and orientation by providing
reminders for the client.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preparing for a conditional release following
involuntary admission. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS "IF I don't follow the instructions in my
conditional release, I might be readmitted."
A client who is being discharged on a conditional release following involuntary admission must
adhere to additional treatment plan requirements after discharge. If the client does not follow
this treatment plan, they might be readmitted to the mental health facility.
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease
and is neglecting personal hygiene. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assign an assistive personnel (AP) to help the client
with personal hygiene.
A client who is in this stage of Alzheimer's disease has difficulty with or is unable to perform
self-care. The nurse should assign an AP to assist with the client's personal hygiene.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding family therapy with the parents of a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The parents tell the nurse, "We don't understand why we have to have family
therapy when we are not sick." Which of the following responses should the nurse provide? -
CORRECT ANSWERS "Family therapy explores how the family dynamics impact your son."
Clients who have anorexia nervosa often have troubled relationships with family members, and
family therapy can help to strengthen those relationships. Resolution of the client's illness is
unlikely to occur until family dynamics improve.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received diazepam 10 mg PO 1 hr ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing
benzodiazepine toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respiratory rate 10/min
The nurse should identify that a respiratory rate of 10/min is below the expected reference
range of 12 to 20/min, indicating bradypnea. Benzodiazepine toxicity causes CNS depression
and can lead to coma and death.
effects should the nurse A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and
a new include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) prescription for fluphenazine. Which of
the following adverse - CORRECT ANSWERS Akathisia is correct. Akathisia, or restlessness, is an
adverse effect of fluphenazine. Akathisia is one of several extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) that
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occur with fluphenazine. Other EPS include pseudoparkinsonism, akinesia, dystonia, and tardive
dyskinesia.
Hypotension is correct. Orthostatic hypotension is an adverse effect of fluphenazine.
Drowsiness is correct. Drowsiness is an adverse effect of fluphenazine.
A nurse is planning an in-service about eating disorders for a group of staff nurses. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor for anorexia nervosa? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
The nurse should include that a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder is a risk factor for
anorexia nervosa. Other factors that can predispose a client to developing anorexia nervosa
include alterations in serotonin levels and a desire for perfection.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa and is 60% of
their ideal body weight (IBW). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Set structured mealtimes for the client.
The nurse should provide a structured environment for the client, including setting specific
mealtimes. This allows the client to learn and adapt to a more regular eating pattern.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse
demonstrates the ethical concept of veracity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Informing a client about
the adverse effects of a prescribed treatment This action demonstrates the ethical concept of
veracity.
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A nurse is collecting data from a 5-year-old child who is brought to the emergency department
by a parent who states that the child fell out of a tree. The child is guarding their right arm. For
which of the following findings should the nurse suspect physical maltreatment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS An x-ray of the right arm indicates a spiral fracture.
The nurse should identify that an x-ray indicating a fracture can be an expected finding for a
child who fell out of a tree. However, a spiral fracture is caused by twisting of the extremity and
can be an indication of physical maltreatment. The nurse should report the findings to the
registered nurse.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has mild dementia. The
family plans to care for the client in their home. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use signs to identify different rooms in the home.
The nurse should reinforce the need to label the bathroom as well as other rooms in the home.
The use of signs using words and pictures promotes independence and orientation by providing
reminders for the client.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is preparing for a conditional release following
involuntary admission. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS "IF I don't follow the instructions in my
conditional release, I might be readmitted."
A client who is being discharged on a conditional release following involuntary admission must
adhere to additional treatment plan requirements after discharge. If the client does not follow
this treatment plan, they might be readmitted to the mental health facility.
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease
and is neglecting personal hygiene. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assign an assistive personnel (AP) to help the client
with personal hygiene.
A client who is in this stage of Alzheimer's disease has difficulty with or is unable to perform
self-care. The nurse should assign an AP to assist with the client's personal hygiene.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding family therapy with the parents of a client who has
anorexia nervosa. The parents tell the nurse, "We don't understand why we have to have family
therapy when we are not sick." Which of the following responses should the nurse provide? -
CORRECT ANSWERS "Family therapy explores how the family dynamics impact your son."
Clients who have anorexia nervosa often have troubled relationships with family members, and
family therapy can help to strengthen those relationships. Resolution of the client's illness is
unlikely to occur until family dynamics improve.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received diazepam 10 mg PO 1 hr ago. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing
benzodiazepine toxicity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Respiratory rate 10/min
The nurse should identify that a respiratory rate of 10/min is below the expected reference
range of 12 to 20/min, indicating bradypnea. Benzodiazepine toxicity causes CNS depression
and can lead to coma and death.
effects should the nurse A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and
a new include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) prescription for fluphenazine. Which of
the following adverse - CORRECT ANSWERS Akathisia is correct. Akathisia, or restlessness, is an
adverse effect of fluphenazine. Akathisia is one of several extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) that
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occur with fluphenazine. Other EPS include pseudoparkinsonism, akinesia, dystonia, and tardive
dyskinesia.
Hypotension is correct. Orthostatic hypotension is an adverse effect of fluphenazine.
Drowsiness is correct. Drowsiness is an adverse effect of fluphenazine.
A nurse is planning an in-service about eating disorders for a group of staff nurses. Which of the
following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor for anorexia nervosa? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
The nurse should include that a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder is a risk factor for
anorexia nervosa. Other factors that can predispose a client to developing anorexia nervosa
include alterations in serotonin levels and a desire for perfection.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa and is 60% of
their ideal body weight (IBW). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Set structured mealtimes for the client.
The nurse should provide a structured environment for the client, including setting specific
mealtimes. This allows the client to learn and adapt to a more regular eating pattern.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse
demonstrates the ethical concept of veracity? - CORRECT ANSWERS Informing a client about
the adverse effects of a prescribed treatment This action demonstrates the ethical concept of
veracity.
