Davis edge practice exam questions and answers 2023 with
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What symptoms will the nurse observe in a client who has withdrawn from the
chronic phase of alcoholism? Select all that apply.
1. Convulsions
2. Hallucinations
3. Suicidal ideation
A client attempts suicide following the loss of a relationship due to
chronic phase
Which side effect in the client who is on lithium carbonate therapy prompts the
primary health-care provider to decrease the dose of the medication? Select all
that apply.
3. Arrhythmia
4. Fine hand tremors
The nurse is explaining the side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to the
guardian of a client with depression. What relevant information should the nurse
provide?
the patient exhibit confusion and memory loss for a short period of time
Which therapy would be useful for a client with a seasonal pattern of depression?
light therapy
Which side effect is associated with buspirone therapy?
Paradoxical excitement
Which action by the client being treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
indicates the effectiveness of the therapy?
Discussing the traumatic incident without fear
Which disorder is most likely to occur in a client who had a divorce a year ago
due to harassment and abuse?
Post-trauma stress disorder (PTSD)
What are the predisposing factors of somatic symptom disorder? Select all that
apply.
presences in first-degree relatives
decrease serotonin levels in brain
What is the psychosocial predisposing factor for paranoid personality disorder?
parental antagonism
A client suffering from which disorder may participate in sexual activities and use
nonprescribed drugs earlier than the expected age?
conduct disorder
While caring for a client with low self-esteem, the nurse finds that the
verbalizations of the client are not understandable. What should the nurse do in
this situation?
Express an interpretation of what the client intended to say.
What sexual relationship between relatives is strictly prohibited by society?
incest
What is a nursing action for an abused client diagnosed with powerlessness?
complete solution
What symptoms will the nurse observe in a client who has withdrawn from the
chronic phase of alcoholism? Select all that apply.
1. Convulsions
2. Hallucinations
3. Suicidal ideation
A client attempts suicide following the loss of a relationship due to
chronic phase
Which side effect in the client who is on lithium carbonate therapy prompts the
primary health-care provider to decrease the dose of the medication? Select all
that apply.
3. Arrhythmia
4. Fine hand tremors
The nurse is explaining the side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to the
guardian of a client with depression. What relevant information should the nurse
provide?
the patient exhibit confusion and memory loss for a short period of time
Which therapy would be useful for a client with a seasonal pattern of depression?
light therapy
Which side effect is associated with buspirone therapy?
Paradoxical excitement
Which action by the client being treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
indicates the effectiveness of the therapy?
Discussing the traumatic incident without fear
Which disorder is most likely to occur in a client who had a divorce a year ago
due to harassment and abuse?
Post-trauma stress disorder (PTSD)
What are the predisposing factors of somatic symptom disorder? Select all that
apply.
presences in first-degree relatives
decrease serotonin levels in brain
What is the psychosocial predisposing factor for paranoid personality disorder?
parental antagonism
A client suffering from which disorder may participate in sexual activities and use
nonprescribed drugs earlier than the expected age?
conduct disorder
While caring for a client with low self-esteem, the nurse finds that the
verbalizations of the client are not understandable. What should the nurse do in
this situation?
Express an interpretation of what the client intended to say.
What sexual relationship between relatives is strictly prohibited by society?
incest
What is a nursing action for an abused client diagnosed with powerlessness?
