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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 not...

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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.

An adolescent make receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because
he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the
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.

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?
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 big ready that has extra clothes
for self and children.

While setting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male adolescent
avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting
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.)


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.

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C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.

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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)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
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 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.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
D. Splitting.
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five
days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting
to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the
RN implement?
A. Report the client’s serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowed.
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence
therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information should the client
acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance user.

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A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit after
abruptly stopping his prescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago.
Which question is most important for the RN to ask the client?

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