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Nu350 Practice Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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a nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for
a student who just failed an examination. the student spends the session
berating the teacher and the course. the nurse should recognize this
behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-
projection
a client states "i just don't know what to do about my partner's drinking.
every time i see him drinking beer, i start to feel extremely anxious."
which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-"the next time your partner starts drinking, what is something
you might do to decrease your anxiety?"
~encourages plan of action
a nurse is teaching a client who has BPD about lithium. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-"notify your doctor if you experience vomiting or diarrhea"
~can cause dehydration-> lithium toxicity
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"we will monitor your lithium levels closely while you are taking this
medication"
a nurse is caring for a client who has a serum lithium level of 2.0 mEq/L.
which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? -
ANSWER-notify the primary provider the result indicates toxicity
a nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized and says to the nurse
"my partner called and told me my boss hired someone to take my
place." which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"you must feel very concerned and disappointed by that
information"
a nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other
clients. the other clients on the unit frequently complain to the nursing
staff about the client's disruptive behaviors. which of the following
initial actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-talk to the client and
identify the specific limits that are required of the client's behavior
~discussing the problem behaviors with the client and informing her of
which behaviors cannot be done is therapeutic
a nurse educator is discussing community mental health with a group of
nursing students. which of the following sites should the educator
identify as a source of secondary prevention? - ANSWER-crisis center
~early detection and treatment
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a nurse is caring for a client who professes a deep and everlasting love
for his girlfriend one day, and the next day refuses to speak to her or
allow her to visit. the nurse recognizes this client behavior as which of
the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-undoing
~attempt to make up for or reverse prior behavior
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the teaching? - ANSWER-"i will rise slowly from a lying
position to prevent fainting while taking this medication"
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
chlorpromazine. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"i may have a dry mouth
while taking this medication"
a nurse observes a client sitting alone in her room crying. as the nurse
approaches her, the client states "i'm feeling sad. i don't want to talk
now." which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"i'll stay with you for a few minutes"
~offering self
a nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of
serotonin syndrome. which of the following is the priority nursin
gintervention? - ANSWER-preparing for artificial ventilation
Nu350 Practice Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
a nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for
a student who just failed an examination. the student spends the session
berating the teacher and the course. the nurse should recognize this
behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-
projection
a client states "i just don't know what to do about my partner's drinking.
every time i see him drinking beer, i start to feel extremely anxious."
which of the following is the most therapeutic response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-"the next time your partner starts drinking, what is something
you might do to decrease your anxiety?"
~encourages plan of action
a nurse is teaching a client who has BPD about lithium. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-"notify your doctor if you experience vomiting or diarrhea"
~can cause dehydration-> lithium toxicity
,2|Page
"we will monitor your lithium levels closely while you are taking this
medication"
a nurse is caring for a client who has a serum lithium level of 2.0 mEq/L.
which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? -
ANSWER-notify the primary provider the result indicates toxicity
a nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized and says to the nurse
"my partner called and told me my boss hired someone to take my
place." which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"you must feel very concerned and disappointed by that
information"
a nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other
clients. the other clients on the unit frequently complain to the nursing
staff about the client's disruptive behaviors. which of the following
initial actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-talk to the client and
identify the specific limits that are required of the client's behavior
~discussing the problem behaviors with the client and informing her of
which behaviors cannot be done is therapeutic
a nurse educator is discussing community mental health with a group of
nursing students. which of the following sites should the educator
identify as a source of secondary prevention? - ANSWER-crisis center
~early detection and treatment
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a nurse is caring for a client who professes a deep and everlasting love
for his girlfriend one day, and the next day refuses to speak to her or
allow her to visit. the nurse recognizes this client behavior as which of
the following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-undoing
~attempt to make up for or reverse prior behavior
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the teaching? - ANSWER-"i will rise slowly from a lying
position to prevent fainting while taking this medication"
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
chlorpromazine. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"i may have a dry mouth
while taking this medication"
a nurse observes a client sitting alone in her room crying. as the nurse
approaches her, the client states "i'm feeling sad. i don't want to talk
now." which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-"i'll stay with you for a few minutes"
~offering self
a nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of
serotonin syndrome. which of the following is the priority nursin
gintervention? - ANSWER-preparing for artificial ventilation
