PN Mood Disorders and Suicide Assessment

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A nursing in the clinic is collecting data on a postpartum client. The client states that they sleep all the time and are hearing voices telling them to harm their child. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following?

Psychotic depression

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect for a client who has major depressive disorder?

Client reports having thoughts of death

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who has admitted for a suicidal ideation, which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as a continuation of suicidal ideation?

"I'm going to give my sister my pottery collection when I get home."

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for transcranial magnetic stimulation. When preparing the client for the procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."

A nurse is reinforcing education for a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy(ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

"This procedure will cause me to have brief seizures."

The nurse is discussing findings of depression with a group of clients, which of the following client statements, indicates an understanding of the information?

"Thyroid problems can cause depression."

A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is evaluating a client who was admitted for suicidal ideation or readiness for discharge, which of the following statements by the client indicates they may be ready for discharge?

"When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start feeling down."

A public health nurse is assisting in preparing a suicide prevention program for patrons of the local library. The nurse should inform the attendees that suicide is the second leading cause of death in which of the following age groups?

10 to 34 years of age

A nurse on a mental health unit is in the sad person's girl to collect data about the risk of suicide among several clients, which of the following clients to the nurse, identify as having a highest risk?

A 15-year-old male high school student

A nurse on an inpatient unit is assisting in the care of a group of clients who have depression. When placing car which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A newly admitted client who has bipolar I disorder

A school nurse is preparing a presentation about suicide prevention for high school, which of the following should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors for suicide?

Access to firearms

A nurse is creating a presentation about depression for a community health fair. The nurse should plan to report that depression is more prevalent among which of the following demographics?

Adult females

A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the relationship between substances and depression, which of the following substances, should the nurse plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of substance induced depressive disorder?

Amphetamines

A nurse is collecting data on a newly admitted client who states they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client about the lethality of their plan.

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with suicidal ideation. The client tells the nurse they have several guns in their home. Which of the following types of interventions is the priority for the nurse to initiate?

Create a protective environment

A nurse is caring for a child who is exhibiting tantrums, dysfunction in school, trouble with peers, and suicidal ideation. Which of the following should the nurse identify as being consistent with the client's findings?

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and has reported suicidal thoughts. Which of the following is the fort information the nurse should try to obtain from the client?

Does the client have a suicide plan?

Hey school, nurse is assisting in creating a presentation about mental health for a group of middle school students which of the following topics for the nurse prioritize when preparing this presentation?

Factors that contribute to suicide

The nurse is reinforcing education to the client regarding phenelzine. Select 3 client statements that require further instruction

I can expect my BP to go up with this medication, so I won't worry about those increases- it is okay if I consume imported beer, but I must avoid wine- I love bananas and I am glad I won't have to give them up

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an outpatient setting, who is experiencing poor appetite, fatigue, and thoughts of hopelessness, which of the following items is included in sad persons?

Previous attempt of suicide

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has diagnosis of mania related to bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

The client is demonstrating risky behavior.

The nurse is reviewing the medical record to determine next steps. Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

altered mental status blurry vision dry oral mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, pronounced intention tremor ibuprofen 600 mg by mouth three times a day BUN 48 mg/dL, Creatinine 2.4 mg/d Llithium level 2.5 mEq/dL 12-lead ECG revealed sinus bradycardia rate 52

A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient clinic. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first address the client's _______ as evidenced by the client's ____

safety statements


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