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What nursing problem has Loss of interest in diversional activity.
the greatest priority for a
client with depression who
remains in bed most of the
day?
Which medication should Lithium (Lithotabs).
be discontinued if a client
with bipolar disorder has
stopped taking
antipsychotic medication?
What should the RN do Pay close attention and document the nonverbal
when noticing a messages.
discrepancy between a
client's verbal and
nonverbal communication
during an admission
assessment?
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What defense mechanism Projection.
is a male client using when
he expresses anger
towards his roommate?
What intervention should Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve
the RN implement for a the symptoms.
male client with bipolar
disorder experiencing
excessive thirst after
starting lithium
carbonate?
What should a client Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
understand about
disulfiram (Antabuse)
therapy?
What is the most Do you hear sounds or voices that others do not
important question for the hear?
RN to ask a client with
schizophrenia who
stopped taking
ziprasidone?
How should the RN It sounds as if there are many situations that make you
respond to a male feel angry.
employee who expresses
anger while driving due to
job stress?
What intervention has the Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
highest priority for a client
with agoraphobia
beginning desensitization
therapy?
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Which nursing actions can Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
help promote self-esteem
in a male client with
depression?
What is one way to help a Ask the client what his long term goals are.
client with depression set
long-term goals?
How can the RN Encourage the client to engage in recreational
encourage a client with therapy.
depression to engage in
therapy?
What is an effective way to Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his
provide support for a concerns.
client with depression?
What should the RN do if No action is needed since polydipsia is a common
a client with bipolar side effect.
disorder exhibits
polydipsia after starting
lithium?
What should the RN focus Encourage the client to express feelings in a safe
on when a client manner.
expresses anger towards
another individual?
What is the most Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively.
appropriate response for
a client experiencing
anger during stressful
situations?
What is a common side Excessive thirst.
effect of lithium carbonate
that clients may
experience?
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What is the significance of It helps to understand the client's true feelings and
documenting nonverbal intentions.
messages during client
assessments?
What is a potential Misinterpretation of the client's feelings.
outcome of ignoring a
client's nonverbal
communication?
What is the role of the RN Support the client through gradual exposure to
in reinforcing anxiety-provoking situations.
desensitization therapy for
agoraphobia?
How can the RN assist a Encourage reflection on the situations that trigger
client in recognizing their their anger.
feelings of anger?
What is an important Establishing trust and safety for the client.
aspect of the therapeutic
relationship in mental
health nursing?
What should the RN Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine
administer for a client with (Cogentin).
dystonia caused by
Risperidone?
What action by a mental Attempting to physically restrain the patient.
health worker requires
immediate intervention by
the RN during a crisis?
What is the first nursing Quietly approach the client with additional staff
intervention for an members.
agitated client refusing
PRN medication?
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HESI Mental Health RN V1-V3 Exam
comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!! 2025!!
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Terms in this set (451)
What nursing problem has Loss of interest in diversional activity.
the greatest priority for a
client with depression who
remains in bed most of the
day?
Which medication should Lithium (Lithotabs).
be discontinued if a client
with bipolar disorder has
stopped taking
antipsychotic medication?
What should the RN do Pay close attention and document the nonverbal
when noticing a messages.
discrepancy between a
client's verbal and
nonverbal communication
during an admission
assessment?
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,11/19/25, 7:44 AM HESI Mental Health RN V1-V3 Exam comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED S…
What defense mechanism Projection.
is a male client using when
he expresses anger
towards his roommate?
What intervention should Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve
the RN implement for a the symptoms.
male client with bipolar
disorder experiencing
excessive thirst after
starting lithium
carbonate?
What should a client Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
understand about
disulfiram (Antabuse)
therapy?
What is the most Do you hear sounds or voices that others do not
important question for the hear?
RN to ask a client with
schizophrenia who
stopped taking
ziprasidone?
How should the RN It sounds as if there are many situations that make you
respond to a male feel angry.
employee who expresses
anger while driving due to
job stress?
What intervention has the Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
highest priority for a client
with agoraphobia
beginning desensitization
therapy?
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,11/19/25, 7:44 AM HESI Mental Health RN V1-V3 Exam comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED S…
Which nursing actions can Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
help promote self-esteem
in a male client with
depression?
What is one way to help a Ask the client what his long term goals are.
client with depression set
long-term goals?
How can the RN Encourage the client to engage in recreational
encourage a client with therapy.
depression to engage in
therapy?
What is an effective way to Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his
provide support for a concerns.
client with depression?
What should the RN do if No action is needed since polydipsia is a common
a client with bipolar side effect.
disorder exhibits
polydipsia after starting
lithium?
What should the RN focus Encourage the client to express feelings in a safe
on when a client manner.
expresses anger towards
another individual?
What is the most Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively.
appropriate response for
a client experiencing
anger during stressful
situations?
What is a common side Excessive thirst.
effect of lithium carbonate
that clients may
experience?
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What is the significance of It helps to understand the client's true feelings and
documenting nonverbal intentions.
messages during client
assessments?
What is a potential Misinterpretation of the client's feelings.
outcome of ignoring a
client's nonverbal
communication?
What is the role of the RN Support the client through gradual exposure to
in reinforcing anxiety-provoking situations.
desensitization therapy for
agoraphobia?
How can the RN assist a Encourage reflection on the situations that trigger
client in recognizing their their anger.
feelings of anger?
What is an important Establishing trust and safety for the client.
aspect of the therapeutic
relationship in mental
health nursing?
What should the RN Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine
administer for a client with (Cogentin).
dystonia caused by
Risperidone?
What action by a mental Attempting to physically restrain the patient.
health worker requires
immediate intervention by
the RN during a crisis?
What is the first nursing Quietly approach the client with additional staff
intervention for an members.
agitated client refusing
PRN medication?
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