2023 [NGN] HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 TEST BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
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2023 [NGN] HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 TEST BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+. A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices should the RN instruct the client to ...
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2023-2024
TEST BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION
GRADED A+.
A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily is admitted
to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices should the RN
instruct the client to avoid?.
A. Pan-seared catfish.
B. Peperoni pizza.
C. Deep fried shrimp.
D. Beef trips with gravy.
A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which action
by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the RN?
A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
D. Is using a load voice to talk to the client.
A client who recently experienced the death of a significant other arrives at the mental health
center. The client reports loss of interest in usual activities, expresses a wish to be with the
decreased significant other, has been eating very little, and has not slept in several days. Which
client statement is most important for the RN to explore at this time?
A. Not sleeping for several days.
B. Wishing to be with spouse.
C. Lack of interest in usual activities.
D. Eating very little.
A middle aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation,
hypersomnia, and motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this
client to a normal level of functioning?
A. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
B. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
C. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
D. Encourage the client to exercise.
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2022 TEST
BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION
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When developing a plan of care for a client admitted to the psychiatric unit following aspiration
of a caustic material related to a suicide attempt, which nursing problem has the highest priority?
A. Impaired comfort.
B. Risk for injury.
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2022 TEST
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C. Ineffective breathing pattern.
D. Ineffective coping.
A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while she vigorously does push-ups
and then runs the length of the corridor several times before crashing into furniture in the sitting
room. Picking herself up, she begins to toss chairs aside, looking for a red one to sit in. When
another client objects to the disturbance, the client shouts, “I am the boss here. I do what I want.”
Which nursing problem best supports these observations?
A. Deficient diversional activity related to excess energy level. B.
Risk for other related violence related to disruptive behavior.
C. Risk for activity intolerance related to hyperactivity.
D. Disturbed personal identity related to grandiosity.
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for admission to the
mental health unit. Which environmental setting facilitates the best outcome of the interview?
A. Dim the lights in the room to help the patient feel calm.
B. Sit within two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and security.
C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television and radio.
D. Position table between the client and the RN for extra personal space.
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription renewal for
alprazolam (Xanax). During the health assessment, the client complains of chest pain. Which
action should the RN take first?
A. Refer the client to the cardiology unit.
B. Obtain the client Blood pressure.
C. Assess the client for substance abuse.
D. Determine if Xanax was taken recently.
The mother of an 8-month-old infant with profound mental and physical disabilities tells he RN
how depressed she is because she realized that her child will never achieve normal growth and
development milestones. How should the RN respond to the mother?
A. Ask the mother if she has ever thought about harming herself or her child.
B. Reassure the mother that her child will achieve some growth and development
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2022 TEST
BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION
GRADED A+.
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TEST BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION
GRADED A+.
milestones.
C. Determine if the mother has other children who do not have developmental disabilities.
D. Encourage the mother to write thoughts and feelings in journal.
Several clients with chronic mental illness and multiple substance abuse histories live in a group
residential home and attend daycare mental health facility where group and individual therapies
are provided. The RN finds the common bathroom at the facility with sputum on the walls, urine
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2022 TEST
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GRADED A+.
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