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MoodAdjustment &
Dementia-NCLEX
3000 test with
100% correct
answers
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) The nurse is
collecting data on a client to determine
whether he is suffering from dementia or
depression. Which findings indicate
dementia? - answer (1) The progression of
symptoms is slow., (4) The family can't
identify when the symptoms first appeared.,
(5) The client's basic personality has
,changed., (6) The client has great difficulty
paying attention to others.
A client is receiving treatment for severe
depression. When evaluating the client for
suicidal ideation, the nurse checks for: -
answer suicidal thoughts or plans.
The nurse is caring for a client with antisocial
personality disorder. Which statement is
most appropriate for the nurse to make when
explaining unit rules and expectations to the
client? - answer "You'll be expected to
attend group therapy each day."
A client experiences major depression after a
stroke. The physician prescribes venlafaxine
(Effexor) extended-release capsules by
mouth, once daily. The client has difficulty
swallowing pills since his stroke. How should
the nurse intervene? - answer Sprinkle the
contents of the capsule over applesauce and
administer it to the client.
,A client with a diagnosis of depression is
started on imipramine (Tofranil), 75 mg by
mouth at bedtime. The nurse should tell the
client that: - answer this medication may
initially cause tiredness, which should
become less bothersome over time.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been
diagnosed with delirium. Which of the
following is characteristic of delirium? -
answer Acute onset and lasts hours to a
number of days
On admission to the psychiatric unit, a client
with major depression reports that a family
member is physically abusive and requests
that the nurse not release any personal
information to anyone. When the allegedly
abusive family member calls the unit and
demands information about the client's
treatment, what is the nurse's best
response? - answer "To protect clients'
confidentiality, I can't give any information,
including whether your relative is receiving
treatment here."
, Which foods are contraindicated for a client
taking tranylcypromine (Parnate)? - answer
Chicken livers, Chianti wine, and beer
A client with bipolar disorder is being treated
with lithium for the first time. The nurse
should observe the client for which early
adverse effect of lithium? - answer Polyuria
A client in the manic phase of bipolar
disorder constantly belittles other clients and
demands special favors from the nurses.
Which nursing intervention would be
appropriate for this client? - answer Set
limits with consequences for belittling or
demanding behavior.
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A client is
prescribed sertraline (Zoloft), a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which adverse
effects would the nurse include in the
medication teaching plan? - answer (1)
Agitation, (3) Sleep disturbance, (5) Dry
mouth
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