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Nur 215 Mental Health Exam( Montgomery Community College)

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Question 1:

A client with a long history of bulimia nervosa is seen in the emergency department. The client is seeing things that others do not see, is restless, and has dry mucous membranes. Which is most likely the cause of this client's symptoms?

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Question 2:

The nurse provides education to a client's family diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which statement would indicate that the education was effective?

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Question 3:

The nurse is evaluating the progress of a client with bulimia. Which behavior would indicate that the client is making positive progress?

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Question 4:

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention takes priority?

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Question 5:

A client with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the unit. Which is the most appropriate short-term outcome?

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Question 6:

Which of the four classes of medications used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is considered the safest because of low incidence of side effects and lack of physiological dependence?

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Question 7:

What should the nurse plan to teach as a priority for a client who is taking a benzodiazepine daily for anxiety?

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Question 8:

When a psychiatrist prescribes lorazepam (Ativan) for acute anxiety experienced by a client with agoraphobia, health teaching should include which instructions?

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Question 9:

A client is experiencing a panic attack while in an inpatient group room. Which nursing interventions would promote the client's safety? (Select all that apply)

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Question 10:

A nurse is visiting a client in the home setting after discharge from the hospital for treatment of multiple area skin infections and cellulitis. Which behavior does the nurse document as a dangerous sign that the client is hoarding?

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