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1. A charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly li-
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A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backwards by
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B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
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C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
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D. "To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list of objects."
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E. "To assess the client's abstract thinking, I should ask the client to
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B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression."
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C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence."
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,2. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder.
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A. Assist the client with systematic desensitization therapy.
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D. Monitor the client for adverse effects of medications.
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3. A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is preparing to conduct an
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initial client interview. When conducting the interview, which of the
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followingactions should the nurse identify as the priority?
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A. Coordinate holistic care with social services.
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B. Identify the client's perceptions of her mental health status.
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C. Include the client;s family in the interview.
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D. Teach the client about her current mental health disorder.
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4. A nurse is told during change-of-shift report that a client is stuporous.
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…Ans>> The client arouses briefly in response to a sternal rub.
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5. A nurse is planning a peer group discussion about the DSM-5. Which of the
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C. The DSM-5 indicates recommended pharmacological treatment.
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6. A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing,
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7. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which
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8. A nurse is assessing a client who has GAD. Which of the following findings
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