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While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most accurate regarding notetaking during an interview? A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication is limited with note taking. B. Taking no...

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HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+ RATED
100%
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist with accurate

documentation later. Which statement is most accurate regarding note-

taking during an interview?


A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal communication

is limited


with note taking.


B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the examining

nurse.


C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse breaks eye contact

to take note to take note.


D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and allows the client

speak at normal pace.


✓ A




An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug

because he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the


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antidepressant, which comparison of the client's behavior before and after

taking the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?


A. His appetite.


B. The emotional quality of his attitude


C. His level of activity.


D. The interactions he has with others.


✓ B




A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for a female

client who is a victim of intimate partner violence. Which strategies should be

included in the safety plan? Select all that apply.


A. Purchase a gun to use for protection


B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.


C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.


D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children


✓ BCD




While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent

avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting




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verbally with the nurse. The two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the

client's behavior. What is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?


A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.


B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.


C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.


D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.)


✓ B




A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines

activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?


A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.


B. Social isolation.


C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.


D. Low self-esteem.


✓ C




The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices

that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which

medication should also be discontinued?


a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)


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b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).


c. Alprazolam (Xanax).


d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).


✓ B




A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room

during the admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a

discrepancy between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication.

What action does the RN take?


A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.


B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.


C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's verbal messages.


D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret them as one.


✓ A




A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and

raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry

person I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am

going to punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which

defense mechanism?


A. Denial.

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