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Mental Health (PSYCH) HESI - PRAC... Psych/Mental Health Nursing HESI ... adult exam 3 - chapt
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A client with bulimia and c
depression who is taking
phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily
is admitted to an acute care
hospital for uncontrolled
hypertension. What dietary
choices should the RN instruct
the client to avoid?
A. Pan-seared catfish
B. Deep fried shrimp
C. Pepperoni pizza
D. Beef trips with gravy
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A mental health worker is caring A
for a client with escalating
aggressive behavior. Which
action by the metal health
worker warrants immediate
intervention by the RN?
A. is attempting to physically
restrain the patient
B. Remains at a distance of 4
feet from the client
C. Tells the client to go to quiet
area of the unit
D. Is using a loud voice to talk to
the the client
,A client who is recently a
experienced a death of a
significant other arrives at the
mental health center. The client
reports loss of interest in usual
activities, expresses a wish to be
with the deceased significant
other, had been eating very
little, and has not slept in several
days. Which client statement is
most important for the RN to
explore at this time?
A. no sleeping for several days
B. wishing to be with spouse
C. lack of interest in usual
activities
D. eating very little
A middle aged adult with major b
depressive disorder suffers from
psychomotor retardation,
hypersomnia, and motivation.
Which intervention is likely to be
most effective in returning this
client to a normal level of
functioning?
A. Provide education on
methods to enhance sleep.
B. Teach the client to develop a
plan for daily structured
activities.
C. Suggest that the client
develop a list of pleasurable
activities.
D. Encourage the client to
exercise.
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When developing a plan of care c
for a client admitted to the
psychiatric unit following
aspiration of a caustic material
related to a suicide attempt,
which nursing problem has the
highest priority?
A. impaired comfort
b. risk for injury
c ineffective breathing pattern
d ineffective copping
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, A female client on a psychiatric b
unit is sweating profusely while
she vigorously does push ups
and then runs the length of the
corridor several times before
crashing into furniture in the
sitting room. Picking herself up,
she begins to toss chairs aside,
looking for a red one to sit in.
When another client objects to
the disturbance, the client
shouts "I am the boss here. I do
what i want" Which nursing
problem best supports these
observations?
a. Deficient diversional activity
related to excessive energy
b. risk for other related violence
related to disruptive behavior
c. risk for activity intolerance
related to disruptive behavior.
d. disturbance personal identity
related to grandiosity
A RN is preparing the physical c
environment to interview a new
client for admission to the unite.
Which environmental setting
facilitates the best outcome of
the interview?
a. dim the lights in the room to
help the patient feel calm
b. sit within 2 feet of the client to
enhance level of safety &
security
c. reduce the noise level in the
room by turning off the
television and radio
d. position table between the
client and the RN for extra
personal space
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Mental Health RN HESI test bank
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Mental Health (PSYCH) HESI - PRAC... Psych/Mental Health Nursing HESI ... adult exam 3 - chapt
86 terms 60 terms 92 terms
melodie_pond Preview zavalaana7 Preview tourmalinebeaver
A client with bulimia and c
depression who is taking
phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily
is admitted to an acute care
hospital for uncontrolled
hypertension. What dietary
choices should the RN instruct
the client to avoid?
A. Pan-seared catfish
B. Deep fried shrimp
C. Pepperoni pizza
D. Beef trips with gravy
See an expert-written answer!
A mental health worker is caring A
for a client with escalating
aggressive behavior. Which
action by the metal health
worker warrants immediate
intervention by the RN?
A. is attempting to physically
restrain the patient
B. Remains at a distance of 4
feet from the client
C. Tells the client to go to quiet
area of the unit
D. Is using a loud voice to talk to
the the client
,A client who is recently a
experienced a death of a
significant other arrives at the
mental health center. The client
reports loss of interest in usual
activities, expresses a wish to be
with the deceased significant
other, had been eating very
little, and has not slept in several
days. Which client statement is
most important for the RN to
explore at this time?
A. no sleeping for several days
B. wishing to be with spouse
C. lack of interest in usual
activities
D. eating very little
A middle aged adult with major b
depressive disorder suffers from
psychomotor retardation,
hypersomnia, and motivation.
Which intervention is likely to be
most effective in returning this
client to a normal level of
functioning?
A. Provide education on
methods to enhance sleep.
B. Teach the client to develop a
plan for daily structured
activities.
C. Suggest that the client
develop a list of pleasurable
activities.
D. Encourage the client to
exercise.
See an expert-written answer!
When developing a plan of care c
for a client admitted to the
psychiatric unit following
aspiration of a caustic material
related to a suicide attempt,
which nursing problem has the
highest priority?
A. impaired comfort
b. risk for injury
c ineffective breathing pattern
d ineffective copping
See an expert-written answer!
, A female client on a psychiatric b
unit is sweating profusely while
she vigorously does push ups
and then runs the length of the
corridor several times before
crashing into furniture in the
sitting room. Picking herself up,
she begins to toss chairs aside,
looking for a red one to sit in.
When another client objects to
the disturbance, the client
shouts "I am the boss here. I do
what i want" Which nursing
problem best supports these
observations?
a. Deficient diversional activity
related to excessive energy
b. risk for other related violence
related to disruptive behavior
c. risk for activity intolerance
related to disruptive behavior.
d. disturbance personal identity
related to grandiosity
A RN is preparing the physical c
environment to interview a new
client for admission to the unite.
Which environmental setting
facilitates the best outcome of
the interview?
a. dim the lights in the room to
help the patient feel calm
b. sit within 2 feet of the client to
enhance level of safety &
security
c. reduce the noise level in the
room by turning off the
television and radio
d. position table between the
client and the RN for extra
personal space
See an expert-written answer!
