Mental health Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). -"To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." -"To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression. -"To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." A nurse is planning care for a client who ...

1. RN is admitting client who has a alcohol use disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is using denial as a defensemechanism? A. I put in extra hours at work so I won't think about drinking B. I know that wine is good for my heart,so that's why I drink some eachevening C. I make up for my drinking by taking my partner on nice vacations D. I am able to go to work every day,so I don't have a problem: I put in extrahours at work so I won't thin...

Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Ed Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - E-Book

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication? A. Personal space B. Posture C. Eye contact D. Intonation - D. Intonation Intonation is the tone of one's voice and can communicate a variety of feelings. A nurse is communicating with a client on the acute mental health facility. The client states, "I can...

NGN ATI MENTAL HEALTH A 2019 PROCTORED REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and reports that they stopped taking lithium 2 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize which of the following as an expected adverse effect that might have caused the client to spot taking the medication? 1. Sore throat 2. Photophobia 3. Hand tremors 4. Constipation - Correct = 3. Hand Tremors - Fine hand tremors are an expected adverse effect of lithium and can interfere with performance of ADLs, causin...

The client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening their eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. What is the level of consciousness? - Alert The client is able to open their eyes and respond but is drowsy and falls asleep readily. What is the level of consciousness? - Lethargic The client requires vigorous or painful stimuli (pinching a tendon or rubbing the sternum) to elicit a brief response. They might not be able to respond verbally. What is the level of con...

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. (Li...

A school nurse is assessing a school aged child who experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1. Clinging behaviors directed toward a teacher 2. Increased time spent sleeping 3. Intense focus on school work 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday - Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday The child who has PTSD wi...

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. D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowe...