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ATI RN Mental Health Online Practice 2019 A (Retake 2023) Questions with All Correct Answers| Rationale |Guarantee A+ Score Guide A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Polyphagia B. Hypertension C. Decreased tempera...

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ATI RN Mental Health Online Practice 2019 A (Retake 2023) A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Polyphagia B. Hypertension C. Decreased temperature D. Depressed mood {{Correct Ans - Hyperten sion Cocaine is a stimulant that increases blood pressure. It also increases heart rate, body temperature, energy levels, and metabolism. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? A. A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of 7,500/mm3 B. A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash C. A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of 150,000/mm3 D. A client who is taking lithium and has a lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L {{Cor rect Ans - A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as a mood stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a potentially life -threatening adverse effect of the medication a nd report this finding immediately. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious and tells the nurse, "I hear voices telling me what to do." Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Tell the client that the voices do not really exist. B. Touch the client to help reduce feelings of anxiety. C. Instruct the client to go to a quiet room when the voices start talking. D. Ask the client what the voices are saying . {{Correct Ans - Ask the client what the voices are saying. It is imp ortant for the nurse to ask the client directly about the hallucinations to determine if the client or others are at risk for injury. A nurse is communicating with a client in an inpatient mental health facility. Which of the following actions by the nurs e demonstrates the use of active listening? A. Offering self B. Use of silence C. Attention to body language D. Reflection of feelings {{Correct Ans - Attention to body language Use of active listening involves identifying verbal and nonverbal communication by the client, which includes attention to body language. A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference with a family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the plan, a nurse notices that the fam ily member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about the treatment plan. B. Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been develo ped specifically for the client to follow. C. Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan. D. Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan. {{Correct Ans - Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan. This action involves the family member and allows them a venue to communicate about the client's medication treatment plan. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing psychosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a potential psychiatric emergency? A. The client is exhibiting echolalia. B. The client reports command hallucinations. C. The client reports loss of motivation. D. The client is exhi biting blunted affect. {{Correct Ans - The client reports command hallucinations. The nurse should identify that command hallucinations can indicate a potential psychiatric emergency for a client who has schizophrenia. Command hallucinations can direct th e client to harm themselves or others. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first? Exhibit 1: HR 110/min; BP 170/96; Temp 38.9 (102) Exhibit 2: Client states drank alcohol 12 hr prior; Client has 2 pack/day smoking history Exhibit 3: Tremors of hands and fingers; emesis of 30 mL bile; Client is restless and unable to sit still; client is diaphoretic and has flushed skin A. Diazepam 5 mg IV bolus B. Clonidine 0.1 mg transdermal patch C. Naltrexone 380 mg IM D. Bupropion 150 mg PO

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