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During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious
and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What
intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission
process?
A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
C. Ask the client why she is so anxious
D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety.
A middle aged adult with major 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 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 coping.
A female client on a psychiatric 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 excess
energy level. B. Risk for other related violence related
to disruptive behavior.
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C. Risk for activity intolerance related to hyperactivity.
D. Disturbed personal identity related to grandiosity.
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for
admission to the mental health unit. 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 two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and 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.
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription
renewal for alprazolam (Xanax). During the health assessment, the client
complains of chest pain. Which action should the RN take first?
A. Refer the client to the cardiology unit.
B. Obtain the client Blood pressure.
C. Assess the client for substance
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abuse. D. Determine if Xanax was
taken recently.
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers
found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that
the client is homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client’s plan of care
should include what priority problem?
A. Acute confusion.
B. Ineffective community coping
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Self-care deficit.
The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just
notified that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The
employee states, “I can’t believe this. What should I do?” Which response is best
for the RN to provide in this crisis?
A. Tell me what you think should happen.
B. How serious was the collision?
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During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious
and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What
intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission
process?
A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
C. Ask the client why she is so anxious
D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety.
A middle aged adult with major 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 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 coping.
A female client on a psychiatric 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 excess
energy level. B. Risk for other related violence related
to disruptive behavior.
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C. Risk for activity intolerance related to hyperactivity.
D. Disturbed personal identity related to grandiosity.
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for
admission to the mental health unit. 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 two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and 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.
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription
renewal for alprazolam (Xanax). During the health assessment, the client
complains of chest pain. Which action should the RN take first?
A. Refer the client to the cardiology unit.
B. Obtain the client Blood pressure.
C. Assess the client for substance
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abuse. D. Determine if Xanax was
taken recently.
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers
found her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that
the client is homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client’s plan of care
should include what priority problem?
A. Acute confusion.
B. Ineffective community coping
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Self-care deficit.
The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just
notified that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The
employee states, “I can’t believe this. What should I do?” Which response is best
for the RN to provide in this crisis?
A. Tell me what you think should happen.
B. How serious was the collision?
NURSING HESI Mental Health RN Questions and Answers
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2020/2021) Rated A+
