NSG 123 HESI FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION A AND B) CURRENTLY TESTING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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The physician orders B
sertraline (Zoloft) 50 mg
PO bid for Margaret who
has major depressive
disorder. After 3 days
taking the med, Margaret
tells the nurse "I don't
think this med is doing any
good, I don't feel a bit
better". What is the most
appropriate response?
A. Cheer up Margaret, you
have so much to be happy
about
B. sometimes it takes a few
weeks for the med to
bring about an
improvement in sx
C. I'll report that to the
physician. Maybe he will
order something different
D. Try not to dwell on your
symptoms. Why don't you
join the others
downstairs?
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,3/28/25, 3:46 AM NSG 123 HESI FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRE…
Which of the following A, D, E, F
should the nurse
recognize as signs of
depression? SATA
A. guilt
B. psychomotor agitation
C. increased
concentration
D. increased appetite
E increased sleep
F. suicidal thoughts
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,3/28/25, 3:46 AM NSG 123 HESI FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRE…
A client with a hx of C
suicide attempts has been
fluoxetine for 1 month. The
client suddenly presents
with bright affects, rates
mood 9 out of 10, and is
much more
communicative. Which
action should be the
nurse's priority at this
time?
A. give client off unit
privileges as positive
reinforcement
B. encourage client to
share mood improvement
in group
C. increase level of client's
suicide precautions
D. request that the
psychiatrist re-eval current
med protocol
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, 3/28/25, 3:46 AM NSG 123 HESI FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRE…
An isolative client was B
admitted 4 days ago with
a dx of major depressive
disorder. Which nursing
statement would best
motivate this client to
attend a therapeutic
group being held in the
milieu?
A. we'll go to the day
room when you are ready
for group
B. i'll walk with you to the
day room, group is about
to start
C. it must be difficult for
you to attend group when
you feel so bad
D. let me tell you about
the benefits of attending
this group
A nursing home resident A, D
has a dx of dysthymic
disorder When planning
for this client, which of the
following sx should a
nurse expect the client to
exhibit? SATA
A. sad mood on most days
B. mood rating of 2/10 for
the past 6 months
C. labile mood
D. sad mood for the past 3
years after spouse's death
E. pressured speech when
communicating
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