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NU 673 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTHCARE 1
REVIEW 2026 Complete All 200 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers |Already Graded A+||Already Graded
A+||LATEST EXAM!!
666. The nurse is assigned to care for a client
experiencing disturbed thought processes. The nurse is
told that the client believes that their food is being
poisoned. Which communication technique
should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to
eat?
1. Open-ended questions and silence
2. Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences
3. Stating the reasons that the dient may not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate
nutrition - Answer-1. Open-ended questions and silence
Rationale: Open-ended questions and silence are
strategies used to encourage clients to discuss their
problem. Options 3 and 4 do not encourage the client to
express feelings. The nurse should not offer opinions and
should not state the rea-sons, but should encourage the
dient to identify the reasons for their behavior. Option 2 is
not a client-centered intervention.
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Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject,
communication techniques. Eliminate options 3 and 4 first
because they do not support client expression of feelings.
Eliminate option 2 next because it is not a client-centered
intervention. Focusing on the client's feelings will direct
you to option 1. Review: therapeutic communication
techniques.
The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the
hospital after sustaining an injury from a house fire. The
client attempted to save a neighbor involved in the fire, but
despite the client's efforts, the neighbor died. Which action
should the nurse take to enable the client to work through
the meaning of the crisis?
1. Identifying the client's ability to function
2. Identifying the client's potential for self-harm
3. Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect
coping
4. Inquiring about the client's perception of the cause of
the neighbor's death - Answer-3. Inquiring about the
client's feelings that may affect coping
Rationale: The client must first deal with feelings and
negative responses before the client is able to work
through the meaning of the crisis. Option 3 pertains
directly to the client's feelings.
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Options 1, 2, and 4 do not directly address the client's
feelings. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject,
adjustment to a cri-Con Poopion the felines of the dient
will diet ou toie
668. The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a
client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After review of the
obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority
concern?
1. The client's report of not eating or sleeping
2. The presence of bruises on the client's body
3. The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
4. The family member is disapproving of the
treatment. - Answer-3. The clients report of self destructive
thoughts
Rationale: The client's thoughts are extremely important
when verbalized. Self-destructive thoughts are the highest
priority.
Options 1, 2, and 4 will all affect the treatment of the client
but are not of greatest importance at this time.
Test-Taking Strategy: The client is the focus of the
question; therefore, eliminate option 4. Focus on the
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strategic word, priority, and use prioritizing skills.
Remember, if the client verbalizes self-destructive
thoughts, it is a priority concern.
Review: data-collection techniques related to the client
experiencing self-destructive thoughts.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing Client Needs:
Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Mental Health
Priority Concepts: Interpersonal Violence; Safety
669. Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has
been experiencing delusions. When the laboratory
technician approaches the client to obtain a specimen of
the client's blood, the client begins to shout, "You're all
vampires. Let me out of here!" The nurse present at the
time should respond with which question or statement?
1. "The technician is not going to hurt you but is going to
help.
"
2. "Are you fearful and think that others may want to hurt
you?"
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NU 673 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTHCARE 1
REVIEW 2026 Complete All 200 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers |Already Graded A+||Already Graded
A+||LATEST EXAM!!
666. The nurse is assigned to care for a client
experiencing disturbed thought processes. The nurse is
told that the client believes that their food is being
poisoned. Which communication technique
should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to
eat?
1. Open-ended questions and silence
2. Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences
3. Stating the reasons that the dient may not want to eat
4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate
nutrition - Answer-1. Open-ended questions and silence
Rationale: Open-ended questions and silence are
strategies used to encourage clients to discuss their
problem. Options 3 and 4 do not encourage the client to
express feelings. The nurse should not offer opinions and
should not state the rea-sons, but should encourage the
dient to identify the reasons for their behavior. Option 2 is
not a client-centered intervention.
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Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject,
communication techniques. Eliminate options 3 and 4 first
because they do not support client expression of feelings.
Eliminate option 2 next because it is not a client-centered
intervention. Focusing on the client's feelings will direct
you to option 1. Review: therapeutic communication
techniques.
The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the
hospital after sustaining an injury from a house fire. The
client attempted to save a neighbor involved in the fire, but
despite the client's efforts, the neighbor died. Which action
should the nurse take to enable the client to work through
the meaning of the crisis?
1. Identifying the client's ability to function
2. Identifying the client's potential for self-harm
3. Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect
coping
4. Inquiring about the client's perception of the cause of
the neighbor's death - Answer-3. Inquiring about the
client's feelings that may affect coping
Rationale: The client must first deal with feelings and
negative responses before the client is able to work
through the meaning of the crisis. Option 3 pertains
directly to the client's feelings.
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Options 1, 2, and 4 do not directly address the client's
feelings. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject,
adjustment to a cri-Con Poopion the felines of the dient
will diet ou toie
668. The nurse is assisting with the data collection on a
client admitted to the psychiatric unit. After review of the
obtained data, the nurse should identify which as a priority
concern?
1. The client's report of not eating or sleeping
2. The presence of bruises on the client's body
3. The client's report of self-destructive thoughts
4. The family member is disapproving of the
treatment. - Answer-3. The clients report of self destructive
thoughts
Rationale: The client's thoughts are extremely important
when verbalized. Self-destructive thoughts are the highest
priority.
Options 1, 2, and 4 will all affect the treatment of the client
but are not of greatest importance at this time.
Test-Taking Strategy: The client is the focus of the
question; therefore, eliminate option 4. Focus on the
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strategic word, priority, and use prioritizing skills.
Remember, if the client verbalizes self-destructive
thoughts, it is a priority concern.
Review: data-collection techniques related to the client
experiencing self-destructive thoughts.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing Client Needs:
Psychosocial Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Mental Health
Priority Concepts: Interpersonal Violence; Safety
669. Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has
been experiencing delusions. When the laboratory
technician approaches the client to obtain a specimen of
the client's blood, the client begins to shout, "You're all
vampires. Let me out of here!" The nurse present at the
time should respond with which question or statement?
1. "The technician is not going to hurt you but is going to
help.
"
2. "Are you fearful and think that others may want to hurt
you?"
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