PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B,
Questions & Answers
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."
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
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
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.
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
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"
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. -
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.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder
and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following statements 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."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia
about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
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
Questions & Answers
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."
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
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
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.
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
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"
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. -
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.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder
and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following statements 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."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dementia
about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- Maintain a consistent, structured daily routine for the client.
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
