NU250 NUCLEX Q EXAM WITH VALIDATED
ANSWERS.
The mother of a teenage client with an anxiety disorder is concerned about
her daughter's progress on discharge. She states that her daughter stashes
food, eats all the foods that make her hyperactive, and hangs out with the
"wrong crowd." In helping the mother prepare for her daughter's discharge,
what instruction should the nurse provide - CORRECT ANSWER -Restrict the
amount of chocolate and caffeine products in the home.
The spouse of a client admitted to the mental health unit for alcohol
withdrawal says to the nurse, "I should get out of this bad situation." What
is the most helpful response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -"What do you
find difficult about this situation?"
A clinic nurse is monitoring a client with anorexia nervosa. Which
statement, if made by a client, should indicate to the nurse that treatment
has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER -"My friends and I went out to lunch
today."
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This
condition is just another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is
therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWER -"You seem very distressed over learning you
have asthma."
A client is being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse's
plan of care for the day before ECT includes ensuring that the client follows
which guideline? - CORRECT ANSWER -Reports to the clinic for blood draws
and an electrocardiogram (ECG)
, Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a hospitalized client with
mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -* 1. Communicate expected behaviors to the client.
2. Ensure that the client knows that they are not in charge of the nursing
unit.
*3. Assist the client in identifying ways of setting limits on personal
behaviors.
*4.Follow through about the consequences of behavior in a nonpunitive
manner.
5. Enforce rules by informing the client that they will not be allowed to
attend therapy groups.
*6. Have the client state the consequences for behaving in ways that are
viewed as unacceptable.
Which is the primary goal of crisis intervention therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assist the client in returning to the level of pre-crisis functioning.
A nurse is caring for a suicidal client. What is the appropriate nursing
intervention in dealing with this client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Provide
authority, action, and participation.
ANSWERS.
The mother of a teenage client with an anxiety disorder is concerned about
her daughter's progress on discharge. She states that her daughter stashes
food, eats all the foods that make her hyperactive, and hangs out with the
"wrong crowd." In helping the mother prepare for her daughter's discharge,
what instruction should the nurse provide - CORRECT ANSWER -Restrict the
amount of chocolate and caffeine products in the home.
The spouse of a client admitted to the mental health unit for alcohol
withdrawal says to the nurse, "I should get out of this bad situation." What
is the most helpful response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -"What do you
find difficult about this situation?"
A clinic nurse is monitoring a client with anorexia nervosa. Which
statement, if made by a client, should indicate to the nurse that treatment
has been effective? - CORRECT ANSWER -"My friends and I went out to lunch
today."
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This
condition is just another nail in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is
therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWER -"You seem very distressed over learning you
have asthma."
A client is being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse's
plan of care for the day before ECT includes ensuring that the client follows
which guideline? - CORRECT ANSWER -Reports to the clinic for blood draws
and an electrocardiogram (ECG)
, Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a hospitalized client with
mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -* 1. Communicate expected behaviors to the client.
2. Ensure that the client knows that they are not in charge of the nursing
unit.
*3. Assist the client in identifying ways of setting limits on personal
behaviors.
*4.Follow through about the consequences of behavior in a nonpunitive
manner.
5. Enforce rules by informing the client that they will not be allowed to
attend therapy groups.
*6. Have the client state the consequences for behaving in ways that are
viewed as unacceptable.
Which is the primary goal of crisis intervention therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assist the client in returning to the level of pre-crisis functioning.
A nurse is caring for a suicidal client. What is the appropriate nursing
intervention in dealing with this client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Provide
authority, action, and participation.
