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PN ATI MENTAL HEALTH NGN 2024 FORM A
AND FORM B QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of cocaine use. Which of the
following findings is an indication that the client is experiencing cocaine toxicity? -
Answer✔️✔️-Seizures
A nurse is assisting in the morning hygiene care of a client who is cognitively impaired.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Answer✔️✔️-"Let me help
you get your toothbrush."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an adolescent who has amphetamine
use disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer✔️✔️-"Dilated pupils are a
sign that my child is using amphetamines."
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for major depressive disorder and states
that they do not want to attend group therapy. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - Answer✔️✔️-"what are your feelings about going to group therapy?"
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the caregiver of a client who has histrionic
personality disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse tell the
caregiver to expect? - Answer✔️✔️-Attention-seeking behavio
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive
behavior. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Answer✔️✔️-
"Have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression?"
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has antisocial personality
disorder. Which of the following short-term goals should the nurse recommend be
included in the plan? - Answer✔️✔️-The client will discuss feelings that cause hostility.
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing behavioral therapy for
posttraumaticstressdisorder(PTSD). The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates an improvement in the client's condition? - Answer✔️✔️-The
client reports about techniques they use to promote sleep.
A nurse is caring for four clients who are displaying the use of defense mechanisms.
Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using maladaptive defense
mechanism? - Answer✔️✔️-A client who has multiple sclerosis stops taking their
medication and says their diagnosis is wrong.
A nurse is caring for a client who recently lost their child in a motor-vehicle crash. The
client is expressing feelings of hopelessness. Which of the following questions is the
most important for the nurse to ask? - Answer✔️✔️-"have you had any thoughts of
harming yourself?"