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A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the client is pacing back
and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain a safe environment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Move the client to a quiet room and talk about his feelings.
The nurse is caring for an older depressed client whose son was killed in an armed robbery after
murdering two people. The client says, "I don't know what I did wrong. His dad died a hero in Vietnam
when he was only 2 years old, but he's had everything. When he threw the cat up against the wall to see
if it landed on its feet and stole money from me and denied it, his sister covered for him." The nurse
plans to make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "It seems as if you or
your daughter feel regret?"
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to the nurse, "I wish
you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse is which? - CORRECT ANSWERS
"Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
The nurse is working with an older client who has a diagnosis of depression. To work most effectively
with this client, the nurse recalls that which information is accurate regarding depression and the older
client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Suicide is a frequent cause of death among the older
population.
-Some indications of dementia may actually originate as depression.
-Depression in an older person is likely to have physical manifestations.
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After review of
the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression. Which data best
supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS reported hopelessness
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A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition is just another nail
in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You seem very
distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification technique known
as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of this form of therapy to the client
and reinforces which client instruction? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client will be introduced to short
periods of exposure to the phobic object while in a relaxed state.
A client with depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always
been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The nurse should make which therapeutic response to
the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
The registered nurse has written an outcome statement of, "Client will feel less anxious by the end of
session," for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which interventions should the licensed practical
nurse use to assist this client in meeting this goal? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Stay with
the client
-Administer anxiolytics medications
-Ensure the client is in an environment...
The parents of a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ask the nurse what part they can play during
the long recovery period. The nurse accurately relates that which actions should the parents take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Planning a non-food related activity
An adolescent client is admitted to the inpatient unit after medical stabilization for an overdose of
acetaminophen. The history identifies that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 weeks ago and that she
hasn't been eating well, resulting in a loss of 15 pounds. The nurse assists in developing a plan of care
that includes which interventions? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Making
-Providing
-Ensuring
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The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client with a psychotic disorder who is
experiencing altered thought processes. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes
documentation that the client believes that the food is being poisoned. The nurse plans to use which
communication technique when developing strategies that will promote adequate nutrition and
encourage the client to discuss feelings? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use open-ended questions and silence.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe depression. Which activity is appropriate for this client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse is asked to assist in preparing a nursing care plan for
the client. Which is important for the nurse to understand when planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS Until
the client's thinking is cleared, the nurse may need to assist the client with grooming and nutrition.
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the mental health unit and notes that the client
was admitted by voluntary status. The nurse makes which determination? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
client has the right to demand ...
The nurse is caring for a client who says, "I don't want you to touch me. I'll take care of myself!" The
nurse should make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sounds like you're
feeling pretty troubled...
An oriented client is scheduled to have aversion therapy to change behavior. Before initiating any
aversive protocol, the therapist, treatment team, or society must answer which questions? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Is it in the best interest of society?
-Does its use violate the client's rights?
-Is this therapy in the best interest of the client?
A female victim of a sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she still feels
"as though the rape just happened yesterday," even though it has been a few months since the incident.
Which nursing response is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell me more about what causes you to...
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS
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A client tells the nurse that he is feeling out of control. The nurse observes that the client is pacing back
and forth. Which approach by the nurse is appropriate to maintain a safe environment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Move the client to a quiet room and talk about his feelings.
The nurse is caring for an older depressed client whose son was killed in an armed robbery after
murdering two people. The client says, "I don't know what I did wrong. His dad died a hero in Vietnam
when he was only 2 years old, but he's had everything. When he threw the cat up against the wall to see
if it landed on its feet and stole money from me and denied it, his sister covered for him." The nurse
plans to make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "It seems as if you or
your daughter feel regret?"
The nurse has been caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. The client says to the nurse, "I wish
you would just be my friend." The appropriate response by the nurse is which? - CORRECT ANSWERS
"Our relationship is a therapeutic and a helping one."
The nurse is working with an older client who has a diagnosis of depression. To work most effectively
with this client, the nurse recalls that which information is accurate regarding depression and the older
client? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Suicide is a frequent cause of death among the older
population.
-Some indications of dementia may actually originate as depression.
-Depression in an older person is likely to have physical manifestations.
The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After review of
the obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority concern? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
client's report of self-destructive thoughts
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client recently diagnosed with depression. Which data best
supports that the client is at risk for self-harm? - CORRECT ANSWERS reported hopelessness
,SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+
FOR SUCCESS
A client who has just received a diagnosis of asthma says to the nurse, "This condition is just another nail
in my coffin." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You seem very
distressed over learning you have asthma."
A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification technique known
as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of this form of therapy to the client
and reinforces which client instruction? - CORRECT ANSWERS The client will be introduced to short
periods of exposure to the phobic object while in a relaxed state.
A client with depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always
been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The nurse should make which therapeutic response to
the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"
The registered nurse has written an outcome statement of, "Client will feel less anxious by the end of
session," for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which interventions should the licensed practical
nurse use to assist this client in meeting this goal? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Stay with
the client
-Administer anxiolytics medications
-Ensure the client is in an environment...
The parents of a teenager diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ask the nurse what part they can play during
the long recovery period. The nurse accurately relates that which actions should the parents take? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Planning a non-food related activity
An adolescent client is admitted to the inpatient unit after medical stabilization for an overdose of
acetaminophen. The history identifies that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 weeks ago and that she
hasn't been eating well, resulting in a loss of 15 pounds. The nurse assists in developing a plan of care
that includes which interventions? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Making
-Providing
-Ensuring
, SAUNDERS PN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+
FOR SUCCESS
The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client with a psychotic disorder who is
experiencing altered thought processes. On review of the client's record, the nurse notes
documentation that the client believes that the food is being poisoned. The nurse plans to use which
communication technique when developing strategies that will promote adequate nutrition and
encourage the client to discuss feelings? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use open-ended questions and silence.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe depression. Which activity is appropriate for this client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse is asked to assist in preparing a nursing care plan for
the client. Which is important for the nurse to understand when planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS Until
the client's thinking is cleared, the nurse may need to assist the client with grooming and nutrition.
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client admitted to the mental health unit and notes that the client
was admitted by voluntary status. The nurse makes which determination? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
client has the right to demand ...
The nurse is caring for a client who says, "I don't want you to touch me. I'll take care of myself!" The
nurse should make which therapeutic response to the client? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sounds like you're
feeling pretty troubled...
An oriented client is scheduled to have aversion therapy to change behavior. Before initiating any
aversive protocol, the therapist, treatment team, or society must answer which questions? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Is it in the best interest of society?
-Does its use violate the client's rights?
-Is this therapy in the best interest of the client?
A female victim of a sexual assault is being seen in the crisis center. The client states that she still feels
"as though the rape just happened yesterday," even though it has been a few months since the incident.
Which nursing response is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tell me more about what causes you to...
