Mental Health - Exam 2
Total Questions : 56
Showing 25 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is providing teaching to a client who is primigravid and is scheduled to have an abdominal ultrasound.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says, "Sure I overbilled. Why not? Takes advantage of the government, so I did too, it is not a problem."
These statements show:
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Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for committing suicide?
What is the nurse's priority assessment for a patient with borderline personality disorder?
A nurse is communicating with a client who was just admited for treatment of a substance use disorder. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse identify as a barrier to therapeutic communication?
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A nurse is caring for a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
After several therapeutic sessions with a client who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of transference?
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A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient's relationship with a deceased parent. The patient says, “I shouldn't be crying like this, it happened a long time ago.” Which responses by the nurse will facilitate communication? Select all that apply.
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In a Behavioral Health Unit team meeting, a registered nurse Says, "l am concerned if we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient who has also self-mutilated issues calls for one-on-one supervision."
Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?
A nurse is caring for several clients who are attending community-based mental health programs. Which Of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?
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The registered nurse is preparing for the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship. The registered nurse prepares to implement which nursing task that is most appropriate and most important for this phase?
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An involuntarily hospitalized client tells the nurse: "Get me the forms for discharge against medical advice (AMA) so I leave the hospital now." What is the registered nurse's best initial response?
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A registered nurse is providing a community health education class about suicide prevention. Which of the following should the nurse identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply).
A registered nurse puts a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. the nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts?
Which is associated with bulimia nervosa?
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, “I'm coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting.”
The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
A 26-month-old child displays many negative behaviors. The parent says, "My child refuses toilet training and shouts, 'No, no, no!' when given directions. What do you think is wrong?" Select the registered nurse's best reply:
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Which assessment finding for a client diagnosed with an eating disorder meets a criterion for
hospitalization? Select one:
A registered nurse is planning to care for a client who demonstrates manipulative behaviors. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
A registered nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?
A nursing care plan for a patient with anorexia nervosa includes the intervention “monitor for complications of refeed. “Which system should a registered nurse closely monitor for dysfunction?
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The nurse provides care for a client with anorexia nervosa. The nurse knows which statements aretrue regarding anorexia nervosa?
A client who is being treated with lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder type I begins to develop diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Which action should the registered nurse take?
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A registered nurse is admitting a client to an alcohol abuse program. The client states, here because of my boss. It was part of my job to go to parties and drink with clients. The client's statement is an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
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