EDAPT NCLEX Readiness: Psychosocial Integrity (Part 2) – High-
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. The client exhibited a negative
affect for 2 days. Today, the client tells the nurse, "I feel better now."
The nurse understands that this client is at __________ risk for __________ than when they
were __________.
More
Suicide
Depressed
The nurse is caring for a 27-year-old client hospitalized in a mental health unit who is restless,
agitated, and pacing in the hallway. The client starts screaming at other clients who are in the
day room and then runs down the hallway slamming doors of other clients' rooms, yelling, and
arguing with the nurse about the need to take prescribed medication "now." The nurse takes
action to de-escalate the client. For each nursing action, click to specify if each action is
indicated or not indicated to achieve de-escalation.
Indicated:
Maintain a calm and in-control approach.
Listen closely to what the client is saying.
Set clear and enforceable limits for the client.
Provide the client with options that deal with the behavior.
Not Indicated:
Face the client and maintain consistent eye contact.
Talk to the client when the client is yelling, in order to stop their behavior.
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who suffered a facial laceration
after a physical altercation at a party. The client's husband reports that over the past month, his
wife has been more talkative, agitated, irritable, hypersexual, and "with crazy amounts of
energy." The nurse recognizes the client may be experiencing which of the following?
Manic episode
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. For each medication, click to
specify if it is indicated or not indicated to treat the client's mood and affect condition.
,Indicated:
Sertraline
Carbamazepine
Haloperidol
Not Indicated:
Cephalexin
Atenolol
The community nurse is assessing several clients for risk of mental health disease. Which clients
should the nurse recognize as most at risk for bipolar disorder? Select all that apply.
The client whose sibling was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder
The client who uses steroids to sculpt their physique
The client who lost their job and is going through a divorce
For each characteristic, click to specify if it is consistent with Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or cyclothymic
disorder. Each characteristic may be consistent with more than one disorder.
Bipolar I:
Repeated occurrences of depressive episodes
One or more manic episodes
Repeated occurrences of hypomanic episodes
Bipolar II:
Repeated occurrences of depressive episodes
Repeated occurrences of hypomanic episodes
Cyclothymic:
Numerous occurrences of hypomanic symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic
episode
Numerous occurrences of depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic
episode
Click to highlight the data that are risk factors for depression.
Lost his business
Family history of depression
, The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypomania. The client's spouse reports his wife's
mood has been __________. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client's speech is rapid and
erratic and concludes she is exhibiting __________ as she talks about the weather, and then
claims she just phoned the President of the United States.
Irritable and volatile
Flight of ideas and grandiosity
The nurse is documenting assessment information that would indicate a diagnosis of Bipolar
disorder I. Highlight the assessment cues that support Bipolar disorder I.
Spends most of time walking around his room waving arms in the air
Talkative with racing thoughts and is easily distracted
"I can fly if I jumped out this window."
The nurse is assessing a client in the active phase of schizophrenia who is taking lithium. Drag
the assessment findings that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider to the boxes on
the right.
Client reports blurred vision
Client reports diarrhea
Client reports muscle twitching
The nurse is caring for a client who is depressed and has not showered in 2 days. The nurse is
promoting a therapeutic relationship. For each statement made by the nurse, click to specify if it
is indicated or not indicated to foster a therapeutic relationship.
Indicated:
"My name is Sonia. I'm your nurse today. I'm going to sit with you for a few minutes."
"I know you feel like staying in bed, but it's time to get up for breakfast."
"Good morning. It's time to get dressed and get cleaned up."
Not Indicated:
"It all may seem bad right know, but things will get better."
"My name is Sonia. I'm your nurse today. I'm going to sit with you for a long while."
Yield Mental Health Exam|Verified Questions Provided with
complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. The client exhibited a negative
affect for 2 days. Today, the client tells the nurse, "I feel better now."
The nurse understands that this client is at __________ risk for __________ than when they
were __________.
More
Suicide
Depressed
The nurse is caring for a 27-year-old client hospitalized in a mental health unit who is restless,
agitated, and pacing in the hallway. The client starts screaming at other clients who are in the
day room and then runs down the hallway slamming doors of other clients' rooms, yelling, and
arguing with the nurse about the need to take prescribed medication "now." The nurse takes
action to de-escalate the client. For each nursing action, click to specify if each action is
indicated or not indicated to achieve de-escalation.
Indicated:
Maintain a calm and in-control approach.
Listen closely to what the client is saying.
Set clear and enforceable limits for the client.
Provide the client with options that deal with the behavior.
Not Indicated:
Face the client and maintain consistent eye contact.
Talk to the client when the client is yelling, in order to stop their behavior.
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who suffered a facial laceration
after a physical altercation at a party. The client's husband reports that over the past month, his
wife has been more talkative, agitated, irritable, hypersexual, and "with crazy amounts of
energy." The nurse recognizes the client may be experiencing which of the following?
Manic episode
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. For each medication, click to
specify if it is indicated or not indicated to treat the client's mood and affect condition.
,Indicated:
Sertraline
Carbamazepine
Haloperidol
Not Indicated:
Cephalexin
Atenolol
The community nurse is assessing several clients for risk of mental health disease. Which clients
should the nurse recognize as most at risk for bipolar disorder? Select all that apply.
The client whose sibling was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder
The client who uses steroids to sculpt their physique
The client who lost their job and is going through a divorce
For each characteristic, click to specify if it is consistent with Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or cyclothymic
disorder. Each characteristic may be consistent with more than one disorder.
Bipolar I:
Repeated occurrences of depressive episodes
One or more manic episodes
Repeated occurrences of hypomanic episodes
Bipolar II:
Repeated occurrences of depressive episodes
Repeated occurrences of hypomanic episodes
Cyclothymic:
Numerous occurrences of hypomanic symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic
episode
Numerous occurrences of depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic
episode
Click to highlight the data that are risk factors for depression.
Lost his business
Family history of depression
, The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypomania. The client's spouse reports his wife's
mood has been __________. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client's speech is rapid and
erratic and concludes she is exhibiting __________ as she talks about the weather, and then
claims she just phoned the President of the United States.
Irritable and volatile
Flight of ideas and grandiosity
The nurse is documenting assessment information that would indicate a diagnosis of Bipolar
disorder I. Highlight the assessment cues that support Bipolar disorder I.
Spends most of time walking around his room waving arms in the air
Talkative with racing thoughts and is easily distracted
"I can fly if I jumped out this window."
The nurse is assessing a client in the active phase of schizophrenia who is taking lithium. Drag
the assessment findings that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider to the boxes on
the right.
Client reports blurred vision
Client reports diarrhea
Client reports muscle twitching
The nurse is caring for a client who is depressed and has not showered in 2 days. The nurse is
promoting a therapeutic relationship. For each statement made by the nurse, click to specify if it
is indicated or not indicated to foster a therapeutic relationship.
Indicated:
"My name is Sonia. I'm your nurse today. I'm going to sit with you for a few minutes."
"I know you feel like staying in bed, but it's time to get up for breakfast."
"Good morning. It's time to get dressed and get cleaned up."
Not Indicated:
"It all may seem bad right know, but things will get better."
"My name is Sonia. I'm your nurse today. I'm going to sit with you for a long while."
