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This document contains comprehensive NUR 208 Mental Health Nursing practice questions with verified answers covering mood disorders, suicide risk assessment, bipolar disorder, depression, substance use disorders, psychiatric emergencies, therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention. It also reviews grief, sexual assault care, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, electroconvulsive therapy, discharge planning, mental health medications, and NCLEX-style psychiatric nursing scenarios in a question-and-answer format for effective exam preparation. The material serves as a comprehensive study guide for mental health nursing students, supporting self-testing, critical thinking, and preparation for psychiatric nursing and NCLEX examinations.

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NUR 208 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST AND
COMPREHENSIVE VERSION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS WITH INSTANT
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QUESTION
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. When assessing the
clientsuicide risk, which of the following will the nurse identify as imposing greatest
risk?

Answer:

- History of alcohol abuse



QUESTION
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client admitted for overdoes of their
antidepressants?

Answer:

- Risk for suicide



QUESTION
A client who is experiencing disturbed thoughts

Answer:

- Using open ended ques- tions and silence



QUESTION
Which question would be a priority when assessing for symptoms of major
depression?

Answer:

, - You look very sad. Have you thought about harming yourself



QUESTION
500mg of antibiotic in 100ml of D5W to infuse over 30 minutes. Infusion rate at ml/hr,
round tothe nearest whole number

Answer:

200ml/hr



QUESTION
A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits the alcohol of (MAO)to avoid
tyramine containing foods because of the risk of

Answer:

- Hypertensive crisis



QUESTION
When considering ethical issues in

Answer:

- The code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements



QUESTION
A client admitted to the mental health unit runs into the day room and yells " I am
superman, Ican fly". What behaviors does the nurse recognizes as being related to?

Answer:

- Hypomania

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