Week 2 BSN 375: Nursing Process in the Context of Mental
Health Nursing Questions With Complete Solutions
Question 1 of 11
Which characteristic of the patient with a mental health concern
poses a challenge for the nurse while collecting assessment
data?
The patient will often not admit to experiencing a problem.
The patient and family want the same thing from the nurse.
The patient often refuses to speak with the nurse, preferring a
therapist instead.
A frightened patient will often shut down and the nurse will not
be able to communicate effectively. Correct Answer The
patient will often not admit to experiencing a problem.
An aspect of psychiatric illness can often be the patient's
inability to see their own symptoms or disease. Therefore it can
be challenging for the nurse to collect meaningful historical
assessment data.
Question 1 of 3
Which actions taken by the nurse when providing care to Ms.
Small best demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the
assessment process?
Select all that apply.
Inquiring about Ms. Small's sleep habits
Leaving the door to the interview room ajar
Questioning Ms. Small about suicidal thoughts
Identifying a nursing diagnosis at the end of the interview
Indicating to Ms. Small that she will be asked questions about
her sadness Correct Answer Inquiring about Ms. Small's sleep
habits
,Questioning Ms. Small about suicidal thoughts
Identifying a nursing diagnosis at the end of the interview
Indicating to Ms. Small that she will be asked questions about
her sadness
Question 1 of 3
Which aspects of Ms. Small's plan of care would the nurse
document as implementation?
Select all that apply.
New onset depression
Avoid further weight loss
Sleep at least 6 hours each night
Take 20 mg of fluoxetine every morning
Decrease caffeinated beverages to no more than four per day
Correct Answer Take 20 mg of fluoxetine every morning
Taking fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
antidepressant, would be documented as implementation. This is
an action Ms. Small will take to attempt to reach an identified
outcome (returning to at least one pleasurable activity).
Decrease caffeinated beverages to no more than four per day
Decreasing caffeine intake would be documented as
implementation. This is an action that Ms. Small will take to
attempt to reach an identified outcome (improved nightly sleep).
Question 1 of 3
Which finding at her follow-up visit with the advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN) for new onset depression indicates that
Ms. Small is making progress toward her stated goals?
Ms. Small will limit alcohol intake while on fluoxetine.
Ms. Small's PHQ-9 depression score has decreased by 50%.
, Ms. Small indicates that she is not experiencing side effects
from her medication.
Ms. Small is saving money by not buying expensive coffees
several times a day. Correct Answer Ms. Small's PHQ-9
depression score has decreased by 50%.
A significant decrease in the patient's depression score is a
measurable evaluation of progress toward her goal of reducing
depressive symptoms and improving her quality of life.
Question 1 of 3
Which nursing intervention addresses the lowest level of
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Talking with the patient about their feelings
Assisting the patient with toileting and bathing
Monitoring all patients on the unit for signs of aggression
Helping the patient discuss areas where they have been
successful in life Correct Answer Assisting the patient with
toileting and bathing
Toileting and bathing are basic physical needs in the lowest
level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Question 1 of 3
Which qualities express the art of nursing?
Select all that apply.
Being a patient advocate
Attending to patient needs
Being aware of new medications
Using caring behaviors with patients
Using evidence-based interventions in practice Correct Answer
Being a patient advocate
Attending to patient needs
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