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VATI Mental Health - Psychosocial Integrity Quiz-25 Questions and Answers
VATI Mental Health - Psychosocial Integrity Quiz-25 Questions and Answers
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VATI Mental Health - Psychosocial IntegrityQuiz-25 Questions and Answers
A nurse is assessing the health status of an older adult client. Although the
client denies a problem, the caregiver explains that the client is alert and
oriented but consistently has an unkempt appearance, body odor, and soiled
clothing. The nurse understands that the client's behavior is likely related to
which of the following ? - -Restricting activities in response to disease
symptoms.
-During an assessment, an adolescent client whispers to the nurse, "I have
to tell you something, but you have to promise you won't tell anyone else."
Which of the following is the most appropriate response for the nurse to
make ? - -I cannot make that promise if it affects your or someone else's
safety.
-A nurse is caring for a terminally ill client of the Muslim faith and observes
the client to be unconscious and having Cheyne-Stokes respirations. The
family has repositioned the bed so that the client is on the right side facing
toward the wall. The nurse does not question this action because of which of
the following ? - -This positioning has religious significance for the client and
family.
-A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTD) to the mental health unit. The client is confused and disoriented. When
developing a plan of care, which of the following would be the priority
intervention for this client ? - -Accept and make the client feel safe.
-The nurse is assessing the family dynamics of a widow with end stage
terminal cancer. Which statement made between the adult children would
best indicate the need for further teaching ? - -It does not matter what we
think, the living will says 'do not resuscitate'.
-A client diagnosed with schizophrenia and experiencing frequent auditory
hallucinations is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which of the
following would be the most effective, initial strategy for the nurse to
implement ? - -Ask the client to describe the components of the
hallucination.
-A client expresses to the nurse that her husband is an alcoholic and has
trouble keeping a job for longer than three months. Which of the following is
the nurse's best response ? - -What have you done in the past to help deal
with this problem ?
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