NUR 114 Evolve Questions and Correct
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Evaluation of clients with anorexia nervosa requires reassessment of behaviors after
admission. Which finding indicates that the therapy is beginning to be effective? ✅The
client has gained 6 lb (2.7 kg) since admission 3 weeks ago.
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to the psychiatric unit with the
diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which assessment findings support the diagnosis of
bulimia nervosa? ✅Lack of control over binge-eating episodes
A client with a borderline personality disorder is admitted to the mental health unit. What
should the nurse do to maintain a therapeutic relationship with the client? ✅Be firm,
consistent, and understanding and focus on specific target behaviors.
Alternative therapy measures have become increasingly accepted within the past
decade, especially in the relief of pain. Which methods qualify as alternative therapies
for pain? Select all that apply. ✅Prayer
Hypnosis
Aromatherapy
Guided imagery
Which alternative therapy may be beneficial for the nurse to discuss with a client who
has terminal bone cancer? ✅Biofeedback
A nurse has been assigned to care for a client with the diagnosis of obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD). Before providing care for this client, what should the nurse
remember about clients with OCD? ✅Do not want to repeat the ritual but feel
compelled to do so
A client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder continually walks up and down the hall,
touching every other chair. When unable to do this, the client becomes upset. What
should the nurse do? ✅Allow the behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the
client help set the time limits to be imposed
How can the nurse best assist a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder to
decrease the use of ritualistic behavior? ✅By attempting to limit situations that will
worsen the anxiety
A male client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed medication that has caused
a decreased libido. Which drugs would be appropriate to be prescribed by the primary
healthcare provider to treat this condition? Select all that apply. ✅Asenapine
, Quetiapine
Aripiprazole
A nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of bipolar
disorder, manic phase. In which type of room should the nurse tell the admissions clerk
to place this client? ✅Private
A client diagnosed with depression is prescribed phenelzine. Which foods, if consumed
along with this drug, may cause a hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply. ✅Red wine
Aged meat
Aged Cheese
What could be the reason for cataracts in a 36-year-old client? Select all that apply.
✅Prolonged exposure to heat
Prolonged exposure to metal powders
A client with glaucoma is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Which statement
made by the client will require the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider? ✅"I
am allergic to sulfonamides."
An older client with macular degeneration comes to the eye clinic. Which response
reported by the client does the nurse identify as consistent with the diagnosis?
✅Cannot see objects in the center of the visual field
Seeing halos around lights & the inability to see objects in the periphery: ✅glaucoma
A client has an eye injury from exposure to a chemical blast. Which immediate nursing
intervention is most appropriate for the client? ✅Performing ocular irrigation
The nurse is caring for a client with complete partial seizures. Put in priority order the
care activities performed by the nurse ✅1.Maintaining airway
2.Recording the time and duration of seizure
3.Assessing vital signs
4.Performing neurologic checks
The registered nurse is caring for a client with tonic-clonic seizures. Which action should
the nurse perform immediately according to priority? ✅Ensuring patent airway
A client on bupropion therapy for depression experiences seizures. Which actions of the
primary healthcare provider are used to reduce the risk for seizures? Select all that
apply. ✅Discouraging rapid dose titration
Avoiding administration of the medication with paroxetine
Avoiding concomitant use of fluoxetine with the medication
Answers
Evaluation of clients with anorexia nervosa requires reassessment of behaviors after
admission. Which finding indicates that the therapy is beginning to be effective? ✅The
client has gained 6 lb (2.7 kg) since admission 3 weeks ago.
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted to the psychiatric unit with the
diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which assessment findings support the diagnosis of
bulimia nervosa? ✅Lack of control over binge-eating episodes
A client with a borderline personality disorder is admitted to the mental health unit. What
should the nurse do to maintain a therapeutic relationship with the client? ✅Be firm,
consistent, and understanding and focus on specific target behaviors.
Alternative therapy measures have become increasingly accepted within the past
decade, especially in the relief of pain. Which methods qualify as alternative therapies
for pain? Select all that apply. ✅Prayer
Hypnosis
Aromatherapy
Guided imagery
Which alternative therapy may be beneficial for the nurse to discuss with a client who
has terminal bone cancer? ✅Biofeedback
A nurse has been assigned to care for a client with the diagnosis of obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD). Before providing care for this client, what should the nurse
remember about clients with OCD? ✅Do not want to repeat the ritual but feel
compelled to do so
A client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder continually walks up and down the hall,
touching every other chair. When unable to do this, the client becomes upset. What
should the nurse do? ✅Allow the behavior to continue for a specified time, letting the
client help set the time limits to be imposed
How can the nurse best assist a client with an obsessive-compulsive disorder to
decrease the use of ritualistic behavior? ✅By attempting to limit situations that will
worsen the anxiety
A male client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed medication that has caused
a decreased libido. Which drugs would be appropriate to be prescribed by the primary
healthcare provider to treat this condition? Select all that apply. ✅Asenapine
, Quetiapine
Aripiprazole
A nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of bipolar
disorder, manic phase. In which type of room should the nurse tell the admissions clerk
to place this client? ✅Private
A client diagnosed with depression is prescribed phenelzine. Which foods, if consumed
along with this drug, may cause a hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply. ✅Red wine
Aged meat
Aged Cheese
What could be the reason for cataracts in a 36-year-old client? Select all that apply.
✅Prolonged exposure to heat
Prolonged exposure to metal powders
A client with glaucoma is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Which statement
made by the client will require the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider? ✅"I
am allergic to sulfonamides."
An older client with macular degeneration comes to the eye clinic. Which response
reported by the client does the nurse identify as consistent with the diagnosis?
✅Cannot see objects in the center of the visual field
Seeing halos around lights & the inability to see objects in the periphery: ✅glaucoma
A client has an eye injury from exposure to a chemical blast. Which immediate nursing
intervention is most appropriate for the client? ✅Performing ocular irrigation
The nurse is caring for a client with complete partial seizures. Put in priority order the
care activities performed by the nurse ✅1.Maintaining airway
2.Recording the time and duration of seizure
3.Assessing vital signs
4.Performing neurologic checks
The registered nurse is caring for a client with tonic-clonic seizures. Which action should
the nurse perform immediately according to priority? ✅Ensuring patent airway
A client on bupropion therapy for depression experiences seizures. Which actions of the
primary healthcare provider are used to reduce the risk for seizures? Select all that
apply. ✅Discouraging rapid dose titration
Avoiding administration of the medication with paroxetine
Avoiding concomitant use of fluoxetine with the medication
