Mental Health-Rasmussen Final 2024

Mental Health-Rasmussen Final 2024 A Client is diagnosed with OCD. What action by the nurse would be more likely to increase the clients anxiety? - Answer-changing the schedule throughout the day a 28 yo male client has poor relationships and is suspicious of others. According to Erikson's theory of psychological adjustment, at what stage were tasks unmet? - Answer-trust vs mistrust Why is group therapy considered a powerful agent for change with clients diagnosed with substance abuse disorder? - Answer-the members can hear from others who have experienced similar experiences What is the priority nursing intervention when providing care to the client who was brought to the ED after a sexual assault? - Answer-provide a safe, secure environment A client is admitted with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Which question by the nurse indicates an understanding of the essential features of the disorder? - Answer-are you afraid of being alone A 79 year old client admits that his daughter hits him while helping him dress each morning. You explain that this must be reported to the appropriate agency that receives calls of this nature in your state. what is the reason for this action? - Answer-you are required to make sure the proper agency is informed The nurse is conducting a presentation for family members on personality disorders. what statement would NOT be included? - Answer-medications can quickly treat the problematic symptoms of personality disorders A male partner has injured a client. She states that is the first time he has been physically abusive, but he apologized and has since sent her flowers. What is the intervention by the nurse? - Answer-teach her the "cycle of abuse" What would the priority subject for the nurse to discuss with a client diagnosed with OCD? - Answer-did you have strict rules as a child What is the difference between post traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder? - Answer-in acute stress disorder the stress response begins to resolve after the traumatic event A client is diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which question indicated the nurse understands the etiology related to this disorder? - Answer-do you remember a traumatic experience as a child a client is prescribed diazepam (Valium) PRN. Which of the following facts would cause the nurse to question the order? - Answer-the client had a severe addiction problem in the past (benzo- HIGHLY addictive!!) A school-age child is talking with her grandmother, who is dying. What should the nurse say to the child? - Answer-even though she may not answer you, she can hear you A 16 yo is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. This condition is often manifested by what behavior? - Answer-physical aggression in violation of others What behavior by the client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa indicated progression treatment? - Answer-verbalizing feelings Which statement by the nurse in the ED indicates a firm knowledge base regarding intimate partner violence? - Answer-power and control are the central dynamics of abuse A nurse is checking the suture site of a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The client says to the nurse "the night nurse told me you do not know what you are doing." What is the most appropriate, therapeutic response by the nurse? - Answer-we speak directly to each ohter A terminal client expresses concern that his spouse seems distant and is continuing the activities always carried out with him, now without him. This situation is an example of what grieving process by the spouse? - Answer-anticipatory grief Which of the following is a therapeutic approach to setting limits with clients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder? - Answer-Clarify the rules for all and make expectations clear The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The client continues to focus on his severe back pain. Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing intervention? - Answer-allow the client to discuss physical concerns and then focus on coping skills for stress A client is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. She has a violent verbal, physically threatening outburst in the dayroom of the unit when the nurse explains she cannot smoke in the hospital. What is the priority action the nurse should take? - Answer-remove all other clients from the dayroom to ensure safety