HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN

1. 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 skills. B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach. C. Ask the client why she is so anxious D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. 2. A female client is brought to the emerg...

Identify the primary diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia from the (DSM V) correct answer: 2 or more of delusions, hallucinations, speech problems *Anosognosia* is a symptom that often occurs in schizophrenia. What does this term mean? correct answer: "lack of insight", unaware of own condition Does a diagnosis of schizophrenia imply that someone is violent? correct answer: No Identify three positive symptoms of schizophrenia correct answer: delusions, hallucinations, disorganize...

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2019-2020 TEST BANKS (ALL TOGETHER) 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). A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during the admission assessment. When interviewing t...