Final Exam: NR607/ NR 607 (Latest 2025/
2026 Update) Diagnosis & Management
in Psychiatric Mental Health III
Complete Review (Weeks 5-8) Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |
Grade A – Chamberlain
When planning care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder,
which self-harm behavior should a nurse expect the client to exhibit?
A. The use of highly lethal methods to commit suicide
B. The use of suicidal gestures to evoke a rescue response from others
C. The use of isolation and starvation as suicidal methods
D. The use of self-mutilation to decrease endorphins in the body - ANSWER
B
When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, what should
be the anticipated treatment outcome?
A. To stabilize pathology with the correct combination of medications
B. To change the characteristics of the dysfunctional personality
C. To reduce inflexibility of personality traits that interfere with functioning and
relationships
D. To decrease the prevalence of neurotransmitters at receptor sites - ANSWER
C
,Which client statement would demonstrate a common characteristic of Cluster "B"
personality disorder?
A. "I wish someone would make that decision for me"
B. "I built this building by using materials from outer space"
C. "I'm afraid to go to group because it is crowded with people"
D. "I didn't have the money for the ring, so I just took it" - ANSWER D
A client diagnosed with cluster "C" traits sits alone and ignores other's attempts to
converse. When ask to join a group the client states, "No thanks." In this situation,
which should the nurse assign as an initial nursing diagnosis?
A. Fear r/t hospitalization
B. Social isolation r/t poor self-esteem
C. Risk for suicide r/t to hopelessness
D. Powerlessness r/t dependence issues - ANSWER B
A nurse on an acute care unit is planning care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa with binge-eating and purging behavior. Which of the following nursing
actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A. Allow the client to select preferred meal times
B. Establish consequences for purging behavior
C. Provide the client with a high-fat diet at the start of treatment
D. Implement one-to-one observation during meal times - ANSWER D
, A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa and has stopped purging
behavior. The client tells the nurse that she is afraid she is going to gain weight.
Which of the following response should the nurse make?
A. "Many clients are concerned about their weight. However, the dietitian will
ensure that you don't get too many calories in your diet"
B. "Instead of worrying about your weight, try to focus on other problems at this
time"
C. "I understand you have concerns about your weight, but first, let's talk about
your recent accomplishments"
D."You are not overweight, and the staff will ensure that you do not gain weight
while you are in the hospital. We know that is important to you" - ANSWER
C
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major
neurocognitive disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client
states "I have to get home." Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
A. "You have forgotten that this is your home"
B. "You cannot go outside without a staff member"
C. "Why would you want to leave? Aren't you happy with your care?"
D. "I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room" - ANSWER D
2026 Update) Diagnosis & Management
in Psychiatric Mental Health III
Complete Review (Weeks 5-8) Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |
Grade A – Chamberlain
When planning care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder,
which self-harm behavior should a nurse expect the client to exhibit?
A. The use of highly lethal methods to commit suicide
B. The use of suicidal gestures to evoke a rescue response from others
C. The use of isolation and starvation as suicidal methods
D. The use of self-mutilation to decrease endorphins in the body - ANSWER
B
When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, what should
be the anticipated treatment outcome?
A. To stabilize pathology with the correct combination of medications
B. To change the characteristics of the dysfunctional personality
C. To reduce inflexibility of personality traits that interfere with functioning and
relationships
D. To decrease the prevalence of neurotransmitters at receptor sites - ANSWER
C
,Which client statement would demonstrate a common characteristic of Cluster "B"
personality disorder?
A. "I wish someone would make that decision for me"
B. "I built this building by using materials from outer space"
C. "I'm afraid to go to group because it is crowded with people"
D. "I didn't have the money for the ring, so I just took it" - ANSWER D
A client diagnosed with cluster "C" traits sits alone and ignores other's attempts to
converse. When ask to join a group the client states, "No thanks." In this situation,
which should the nurse assign as an initial nursing diagnosis?
A. Fear r/t hospitalization
B. Social isolation r/t poor self-esteem
C. Risk for suicide r/t to hopelessness
D. Powerlessness r/t dependence issues - ANSWER B
A nurse on an acute care unit is planning care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa with binge-eating and purging behavior. Which of the following nursing
actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A. Allow the client to select preferred meal times
B. Establish consequences for purging behavior
C. Provide the client with a high-fat diet at the start of treatment
D. Implement one-to-one observation during meal times - ANSWER D
, A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa and has stopped purging
behavior. The client tells the nurse that she is afraid she is going to gain weight.
Which of the following response should the nurse make?
A. "Many clients are concerned about their weight. However, the dietitian will
ensure that you don't get too many calories in your diet"
B. "Instead of worrying about your weight, try to focus on other problems at this
time"
C. "I understand you have concerns about your weight, but first, let's talk about
your recent accomplishments"
D."You are not overweight, and the staff will ensure that you do not gain weight
while you are in the hospital. We know that is important to you" - ANSWER
C
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has major
neurocognitive disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. The client
states "I have to get home." Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
A. "You have forgotten that this is your home"
B. "You cannot go outside without a staff member"
C. "Why would you want to leave? Aren't you happy with your care?"
D. "I am your nurse. Let's walk together to your room" - ANSWER D
