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HESI-PN Mental HealthWhich data indicate to the nurse that a client is experiencing effective coping following the loss of a spouse? Select all that apply. 1.Looks at old snapshots of family 2.Constantly neglects personal grooming 3.Visits the spouse's grave once a month 4.Visits the senior citizens' center once a month 5.Prefers to spend time alone and avoids contact with others Looking at old snapshots of family Visits the Spouse's grave once a month Visits the senior...

Med-Surg study guide mental healthA client with depression who attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." The most therapeutic response by the nurse is: a. "I don't see you as a failure." b. "Feeling like this is all part of being ill." c. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" d. "You have everything to live for." - correct answer c. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" A c...

Mental Health 2020 B NGNA nurse is caring for 4 clients who are displaying the use of defense mechanisms. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using a maladaptive defense mechanism? A. A client with multiple sclerosis stops taking their medication and says their diagnosis is wrong. B. An adolescent client who has difficulty with reading and becomes a star athlete. C. A client admires a high school principal who separated two students who were having a fight. D. A cli...

Mental Health 2020 Ba nurse is reinforcing teaching with a an adolescent client who has a history of aggressive behavior. which of the following statements should the nurse make? - correct answer have you considered participating in a sport to help control your aggression? a nurse is talking with a client who has borderline personality disorder. the client states they think that other nurses avoid them, but they are afraid to share this thought with the other staff. which of the following act...

Mental Health ATI - Assessment AA nurse in mental health facility observes a client who is experiencing panic level of anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer Accompany the client to a quiet room. (Greatest risk for this client is injury due to severe anxiety. Therefore, first action nurse should take is to stay with client and bring him to a room with minimal stimuli.) A nurse is obtaining a history and physical on a client who presents to the em...

Mental health CMS A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and whose admission was voluntary. For which of the following interventions should the nurse confirm that the client has given informed consent? Recelving light therapy Participating in a group exercise program Attending a cognitive behavioral therapy class Taking an experimental medication - correct answer Taking an experimental medication A nurse is collecting data from a client...

Mental Health Disorders- SAUNDERS PN NCLEXtypes of anxiety - correct answer normal: healthy acute: imminent loss or change that threatens ones sense of security chronic: response to everyday activities Levels of anxiety - correct answer Mild: Broad perceptual field; a little muscle tension 2. Moderate: Narrowed perceptual field; more physical symptoms 3. Severe: Greatly narrowed perceptual field. Connections between details not perceived. More severe physical symptoms. intervent...

Mental Health Exam 2 NCLEX questionsa client with delirium becomes agitated and confused at night. The best initial intervention by the nurse is to: the client next to the nurse's station a night light and turn off the television up the television and a soft light on during the night. soft music during the night and maintain a well-lit room - correct answer a night light and turn off the television a nurse is collecting data on a client who is actively hallucinating. WHich nursing...

Mental Health Exam 3 Practice QuestionsWhich term is defined as an acquired resistance to a drug? a. Abuse b. Craving c. Dependence d. Tolerance - correct answer D The use of the term substance abuse refers to the maladaptive pattern of use of a drug and requires that use continue: a. For long periods of time b. And involve more than one drug c. Despite real or potential harm d. In increasing or more potent amounts - correct answer C Which of the following substances is classified...

Mental Health NGN Practice ATIA nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? - correct answer Anhedonia A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and has wandered into the day room looking for their deceased partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Talk with the client about activities they enjoyed with their partner. A nurse is c...