HESI Mental Health/ Mental Health Questions and Answer

HESI Mental Health/ Mental Health Questions and Answer While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most accurate re- garding note-taking during an interview?An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he is ex- hibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?A nurse is providing education about strate- gies for a safety plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety plan? While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye con- tact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nurs- ing problem has the greatest priority for this client?The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued?A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during the ad- mission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy between the client's verbal and nonverbal communica- tion. What action does the RN take?A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the most self- ish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism?A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is com- plaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bath- room sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?The RN is teaching a client about the ini- tiation of the prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information should the client acknowledge understand- ing?..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................DOWNLOAD FOR A GRADE