HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH

A 4-year-old child is referred to a mental health clinic for evaluation of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. At the first visit, nursing staff begin observing and assessing the child's behavior. Which developmental task should the child have achieved by this age? - Answer A sense of autonomy. ...

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things she would like to do with the group. The older woman shrugs her shoulders and says, "You tell me, you're the leader." What is the best response for the nurse...

The nurse is planning care with a Mexican client who is diagnosed with depression. The client believes in "mal ojo" (the evil eye) and uses treatment by a root healer. The nurse should do which of the following? 1. Avoid talking to the client about the root healer. 2. Explain to the client tha...

At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things she would like to do with the group. The older woman shrugs her shoulders and says, "You tell me, you're the leader." What is the best response for the nurse...

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 nurse to ask the client? - Answer Do you hear voices A female client with a history of drinking who was ...