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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam for
2024/2025 COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+ GRADED

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder
and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
A. Encourage the client to discuss their feelings.
B. Administer a prescribed PRN anxiolytic medication.
C. Provide a calm and quiet environment.
D. Teach the client relaxation techniques.
Answer: C. Provide a calm and quiet environment.
Rationale: When a client is experiencing severe anxiety, the nurse
should first provide a calm and quiet environment to reduce external
stimuli and promote relaxation. Other actions can follow once the
client’s immediate anxiety is managed.


2. A nurse is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD) and spends several hours each day performing
handwashing rituals. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan?
A. Encourage the client to stop the rituals immediately.
B. Allow the client to perform the rituals but set limits on the duration.
C. Distract the client with other activities when the rituals begin.
D. Avoid discussing the rituals with the client.

,Answer: B. Allow the client to perform the rituals but set limits on the
duration.
Rationale: Allowing the client to perform rituals within set limits helps
reduce anxiety while gradually encouraging more adaptive coping
mechanisms.


3. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory
hallucinations. Which of the following responses by the nurse is
appropriate?
A. "The voices are not real, so you should ignore them."
B. "Can you describe what the voices are saying to you?"
C. "Why do you think you are hearing voices?"
D. "Try to focus on something else instead of the voices."
Answer: B. "Can you describe what the voices are saying to you?"
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the hallucinations helps the
nurse assess the content for safety concerns and understand the client’s
experience.


4. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the
manic phase. Which of the following dietary selections is appropriate
for this client?
A. Spaghetti with meat sauce and a side salad.
B. Chicken tenders and apple slices.
C. Grilled salmon with brown rice.
D. Beef stew with a whole grain roll.
Answer: B. Chicken tenders and apple slices.
Rationale: Clients in the manic phase may have difficulty sitting still for

,meals. Providing finger foods, such as chicken tenders and apple slices,
allows them to eat while moving around.


5. A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from alcohol.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypotension and bradycardia.
B. Hyperglycemia and abdominal pain.
C. Diaphoresis and tremors.
D. Somnolence and euphoria.
Answer: C. Diaphoresis and tremors.
Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal commonly causes autonomic
hyperactivity, including diaphoresis and tremors, as well as anxiety,
agitation, and tachycardia.


6. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and is at risk for
suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Avoid discussing suicide to prevent giving the client ideas.
B. Assign the client to a private room to promote rest.
C. Remove all sharp objects from the client’s environment.
D. Encourage the client to express feelings in a journal.
Answer: C. Remove all sharp objects from the client’s environment.
Rationale: Removing potentially harmful items from the client’s
environment is essential to maintaining safety for a client at risk of
suicide.

, 7. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has
schizophrenia and is prescribed risperidone. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A. "You may stop taking the medication once your symptoms improve."
B. "Notify your provider if you experience breast enlargement."
C. "This medication can cause you to lose weight."
D. "Avoid foods high in tyramine while taking this medication."
Answer: B. "Notify your provider if you experience breast
enlargement."
Rationale: Risperidone can cause gynecomastia as a side effect due to
elevated prolactin levels. Clients should report this to their provider.


8. A nurse is conducting a group therapy session with clients who have
depressive disorders. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Allow each client unlimited time to share their feelings.
B. Discourage discussions about stressful life events.
C. Encourage clients to provide feedback to each other.
D. Focus on providing solutions to clients' problems.
Answer: C. Encourage clients to provide feedback to each other.
Rationale: Group therapy encourages interaction and peer support,
allowing clients to share experiences and provide constructive feedback
to one another.


9. A nurse is developing a safety plan for a client who has experienced
intimate partner violence. Which of the following components should
the nurse include?

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