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NUR 209 Mental Health Test 1 Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
which culture is uncomfortable in expressing emotions? - (answers)native
americans
What would the nurse state to the patient about discussing complaints in the
community meetings, such as lights out before 10PM? - (answers)You may bring
this up before the others at the community meeting
What is the response by the nurse to a client who states they cannot sleep?? -
(answers)Are you now having problems with sleeping?"
Statutory Law - (answers)law that has been passed by city council,state
legislature, or the U.S. Congress
What is focusing techniques? What is communication adaptation technique used
by nurses - (answers)
How would the nurse define Multiaxial System? - (answers)This system outlines
specific diagnostic criteria for each diagnose based on clinical experience and
research
What nursing process concept chooses to care for the client having a diagnosis of
Fear? - (answers)
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Identify conditions where treatment may be performed without the informed
consent, and could be discussed with the significant others? - (answers)The client
is mentally incompetent to make a decision & treatment is necessary to preserve
life or avoid serious harm
Thoroughly know the AMA, specifically that a client is leaving without medical
advice. - (answers)
What would the nurse say when the patient states being tired of the medications
- (answers)principle of restating and answers the client "Are you tired of taking
your medications?"
What would be the best therapeutic response used by the nurse when the client
states there are cameras in the bathroom? - (answers)The RN states "there is no
camera that I can see, but is this upsetting to you"
What safety goal would the nurse implement during an attack of anxiety? Identify
situations in needed of safety first as a nursing intervention with uncontrollable
patients. Id discharge teaching for a patient with Chronic Anxiety - (answers)
The nurse using cognitive interventions when the client has a Panic Attack will ask
the client how he reminded himself about the intervention he used during the
attack. What are the signs and symptoms of a Panic Attack. Describe the
interventions used when the client has an extreme Panic Attack. Describe nursing
interventions for clients having the diagnosis of Fear. - (answers)Panic attack:
palpitations,increased heart rate,sweating,shortness of breath,feelings of
choking,chest pain,nausea,chills or heat sensations,paresthesia
NUR 209 Mental Health Test 1 Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
which culture is uncomfortable in expressing emotions? - (answers)native
americans
What would the nurse state to the patient about discussing complaints in the
community meetings, such as lights out before 10PM? - (answers)You may bring
this up before the others at the community meeting
What is the response by the nurse to a client who states they cannot sleep?? -
(answers)Are you now having problems with sleeping?"
Statutory Law - (answers)law that has been passed by city council,state
legislature, or the U.S. Congress
What is focusing techniques? What is communication adaptation technique used
by nurses - (answers)
How would the nurse define Multiaxial System? - (answers)This system outlines
specific diagnostic criteria for each diagnose based on clinical experience and
research
What nursing process concept chooses to care for the client having a diagnosis of
Fear? - (answers)
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Identify conditions where treatment may be performed without the informed
consent, and could be discussed with the significant others? - (answers)The client
is mentally incompetent to make a decision & treatment is necessary to preserve
life or avoid serious harm
Thoroughly know the AMA, specifically that a client is leaving without medical
advice. - (answers)
What would the nurse say when the patient states being tired of the medications
- (answers)principle of restating and answers the client "Are you tired of taking
your medications?"
What would be the best therapeutic response used by the nurse when the client
states there are cameras in the bathroom? - (answers)The RN states "there is no
camera that I can see, but is this upsetting to you"
What safety goal would the nurse implement during an attack of anxiety? Identify
situations in needed of safety first as a nursing intervention with uncontrollable
patients. Id discharge teaching for a patient with Chronic Anxiety - (answers)
The nurse using cognitive interventions when the client has a Panic Attack will ask
the client how he reminded himself about the intervention he used during the
attack. What are the signs and symptoms of a Panic Attack. Describe the
interventions used when the client has an extreme Panic Attack. Describe nursing
interventions for clients having the diagnosis of Fear. - (answers)Panic attack:
palpitations,increased heart rate,sweating,shortness of breath,feelings of
choking,chest pain,nausea,chills or heat sensations,paresthesia
