TEST BANK For Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1
– 28), Complete with Rationale 2025 Newest Version
, TEST BANK For Varcarolis
Essentials of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 5th
Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1 –
28), Complete with Rationale
2025 Newest Version
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan ofcare for aclient living in
the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months,
the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attendclinic appointments on time.
CORRECT: B
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving
role performance.
The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The
incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2
TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears heavy
makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates
advocacy?
a. Thisisapsychiatric hospital. Craziness iswhat we are allabout.
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b. Letsallshowacceptanceof thisclientbywearing lotsof makeuptoo.
c. Yourcomments are inconsiderateandinappropriate. Keepthe report objective.
d. Ourclientsneedourhelpto learn behaviors thatwillhelpthem getalong in society.
CORRECT: D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contributeto
their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-
Mental Health Nursing, 5th Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1
– 28), Complete with Rationale 2025 Newest Version
, TEST BANK For Varcarolis
Essentials of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 5th
Edition (Fosbre) Chapters (1 –
28), Complete with Rationale
2025 Newest Version
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan ofcare for aclient living in
the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months,
the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attendclinic appointments on time.
CORRECT: B
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving
role performance.
The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of
meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The
incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2
TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears heavy
makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates
advocacy?
a. Thisisapsychiatric hospital. Craziness iswhat we are allabout.
q
b. Letsallshowacceptanceof thisclientbywearing lotsof makeuptoo.
c. Yourcomments are inconsiderateandinappropriate. Keepthe report objective.
d. Ourclientsneedourhelpto learn behaviors thatwillhelpthem getalong in society.
CORRECT: D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contributeto
their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-
