HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH

1. A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals. 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. 2. The...

1. A client with paranoia is admitted to the mental health unit and immediately goes to the corner of the room and sits quietly without communicating. In approaching the client, what intervention should the nurse implement first? • Explain the nurse's role to the client. 2. client treated with ...

1. The nurse finds the bathroom with feces and urine on the floor  Infection control 1. Pt with history of alcohol is admitted to the hospital stating he feels bugs crawling on his legs  Ativan 2. Pt taking his medication complains of chest pain  Obtain blood pressure 3. Student with ...

1. 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 H...

42. During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process? A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping ski...

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 Ma...

HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH 1. A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals. 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....