PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B
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1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations
with a client who has enrolled in a smoking cessation course. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the information?: "I
will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette."
2. A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly
admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take
during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?: promote the development of
problem solving skills
3. A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings
indicate an improvement in the client's condition? Select all that apply.: Sodium
Potassium
BMI
Bowel movement
BUN
Skin temperature
Heart rate
4. A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive
disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is
at an increased risk for the development of MDD?: A client who just gave birth
Clients who just gave birth or are in the early postpartum period are at an increased risk for developing MDD or
postpartum depression.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of
the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?: Sodium
6. A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client. Which of the following
questions should the nurse include to gather psychosocial information?: "do you
have a hobby that you enjoy"
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7. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take
to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess
the client's progress.:
8. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?: conduct an abnormal
involuntary movement scale test.
9. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety
disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following state-
ments should the nurse identity as an indication that the client understands
the information?: "I should expect my symptoms to improve in about 2 to 4 weeks."
10. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has demen-
tia about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?: Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
11. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has agoraphobia. The nurse
should identify that which of the following situations will increase the client's
anxiety?: Traveling in an airplane
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing behavioral therapy for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse should identify that which of
the following findings indicates an improvement in the client's condition?: The
client reports about techniques she uses to promote sleep.
13. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is
refusing to take a medication. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?: "You have the right to refuse this medication."
14. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend?: instruct the child to apologize for behavior that negatively affects others
15. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is malnourished due
to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?: restrict the clients sodium intake
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1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations
with a client who has enrolled in a smoking cessation course. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the information?: "I
will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette."
2. A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly
admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take
during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?: promote the development of
problem solving skills
3. A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings
indicate an improvement in the client's condition? Select all that apply.: Sodium
Potassium
BMI
Bowel movement
BUN
Skin temperature
Heart rate
4. A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive
disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is
at an increased risk for the development of MDD?: A client who just gave birth
Clients who just gave birth or are in the early postpartum period are at an increased risk for developing MDD or
postpartum depression.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of
the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?: Sodium
6. A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client. Which of the following
questions should the nurse include to gather psychosocial information?: "do you
have a hobby that you enjoy"
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, PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fdj6ar
7. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what
condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take
to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess
the client's progress.:
8. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?: conduct an abnormal
involuntary movement scale test.
9. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety
disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following state-
ments should the nurse identity as an indication that the client understands
the information?: "I should expect my symptoms to improve in about 2 to 4 weeks."
10. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has demen-
tia about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?: Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
11. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has agoraphobia. The nurse
should identify that which of the following situations will increase the client's
anxiety?: Traveling in an airplane
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing behavioral therapy for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse should identify that which of
the following findings indicates an improvement in the client's condition?: The
client reports about techniques she uses to promote sleep.
13. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is
refusing to take a medication. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?: "You have the right to refuse this medication."
14. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse recommend?: instruct the child to apologize for behavior that negatively affects others
15. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is malnourished due
to alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?: restrict the clients sodium intake
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