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NURS 3311 RN evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health
Nursing Assessment Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the effects of adverse
childhood experiences (ACEs). Which of the following statements
should the nurse include?
"There can be issues with brain development."
"There is concern regarding medication adverse effects"
"There is concern about the ability to understand the meaning of
ACEs"
"There are generally no effects from ACEs"— Answer: "There can be
issues with brain development."
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been sexually assaulted. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first to develop a
therapeutic relationship with the client?
Orient the client to the unit schedule
Maintain a safe milieu.
Review the client's past mental health history.
Assist the client in choosing goals for their facility stay.— Answer:
Maintain a safe milieu.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing clients' medical records.
Which of the following clients should the nurse recognize as having a
serious mental illness (SMI)?
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A client who has schizophrenia
A client who has anxiety
A client who has a fear of public speaking
A client who was arrested for a DUI— Answer: A client who has
schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness. The client also
vapes and has a history of tachycardia and high blood pressure. The
nurse should teach health promotion on which of the following topics?
(Select all that apply.)
Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
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NURS 3311 RN evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health
Nursing Assessment Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the effects of adverse
childhood experiences (ACEs). Which of the following statements
should the nurse include?
"There can be issues with brain development."
"There is concern regarding medication adverse effects"
"There is concern about the ability to understand the meaning of
ACEs"
"There are generally no effects from ACEs"— Answer: "There can be
issues with brain development."
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been sexually assaulted. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first to develop a
therapeutic relationship with the client?
Orient the client to the unit schedule
Maintain a safe milieu.
Review the client's past mental health history.
Assist the client in choosing goals for their facility stay.— Answer:
Maintain a safe milieu.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is reviewing clients' medical records.
Which of the following clients should the nurse recognize as having a
serious mental illness (SMI)?
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A client who has schizophrenia
A client who has anxiety
A client who has a fear of public speaking
A client who was arrested for a DUI— Answer: A client who has
schizophrenia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness. The client also
vapes and has a history of tachycardia and high blood pressure. The
nurse should teach health promotion on which of the following topics?
(Select all that apply.)
Tobacco/vaping
Cardiovascular diet
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