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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 note...

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HESI PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH TEST BANK
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM 300 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
Latest Update
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.

✓ A



An adolescent male 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


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C. His level of activity.

D. The interactions he has with others.

✓ B



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?

Select all that apply.

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 bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children

✓ BCD



While sitting 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.)




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✓ B



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.

C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.

D. Low self-esteem.

✓ C



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).

✓ B



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?


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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



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.

✓ B



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.

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