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A 4-year-old child diagnosed with leukemia is hospitalized for chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospitalization. Which nursing intervention should be implemented to alleviate the child's fears?

Encourage the child's parents to stay with the child.

A manic client begins to make sexual advances toward visitors in the dayroom. When the nurse firmly states that this is inappropriate and will not be allowed, the client becomes verbally abusive and threatens physical violence to the nurse. Based on the analysis of this situation, which intervention should the nurse implement?

Escort the client to their room, with the assistance of other staff.

A client with anorexia nervosa is a member of a predischarge support group. The client verbalizes that she would like to buy some new clothes, but her finances are limited. Group members have brought some used clothes to the client to replace the client's old clothes. The client believes that the new clothes are much too tight and has reduced her calorie intake to 800 calories daily. How should the nurse evaluate this behavior?

Evidence of the client's disturbed body image

A client is admitted with a recent history of severe anxiety following a home invasion and robbery. During the initial assessment interview, which statement by the client should indicate to the nurse the possible diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder? Select all that apply.

I keep reliving the robbery." "I see his face everywhere I go. "I might have died over a few dollars in my pocket."

A depressed client verbalizes feelings of low self-esteem and self-worth typified by statements such as "I'm such a failure. I can't do anything right." How should the nurse plan to respond to the client's statement?

Identify recent behaviors or accomplishments that demonstrate the client's skills.

When planning the discharge of a client with chronic anxiety, the nurse directs the goals at promoting a safe environment at home. Which is the most appropriate maintenance goal?

Identifying anxiety-producing situations

A client immobilized in skeletal leg traction complains of being bored and restless. Based on these complaints, the nurse identifies which client problem as the priority?

Inability to entertain self

The nurse is caring for a female client who was admitted to the mental health unit recently for anorexia nervosa. The nurse enters the client's room and notes that the client is engaged in rigorous push-ups. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Interrupt the client and offer to take her for a walk.

The nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy. The client expresses concern about the postoperative voice hoarseness she is experiencing and asks if the hoarseness will subside. The nurse should provide the client with which information?

It is normal during this time and will subside.

The nurse notes documentation that a newly admitted client experiences flashbacks. What diagnosis would this notation support?

PTSD

A client who has experienced nonunion of a fracture is scheduled for bone grafting using cadaver bone. The client appears restless and anxious about the procedure. After determining that the client understands the surgical procedure, the nurse should explore which item next?

Potential worry about contracting hepatitis or possibly human immunodeficiency virus infection

The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis (TB) who is fearful of the disease and anxious about the prognosis. In planning nursing care, the nurse should incorporate which intervention as the best strategy to assist the client in coping with the illness?

Provide

The nurse observes that a client is pacing, agitated, and presenting aggressive gestures. The client's speech pattern is rapid, and affect is belligerent. Based on these observations, which is the nurse's immediate priority of care?

Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit.

A client is anxious about an upcoming diagnostic procedure. The client's pupils are dilated, and the respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure are increased from baseline. The nurse determines that the client's clinical manifestations are due to what type of physiologic response?

Sympathetic nervous system

What is the most appropriate nursing action to help manage a manic client who is monopolizing a group therapy session?

Thank the client for the input, but inform the client that others now need a chance to contribute.

Which behavior observed by the nurse indicates a suspicion that a depressed adolescent client may be suicidal?

The adolescent gives away a DVD and a cherished autographed picture of a performer.

The nurse is evaluating a function of the limbic system as a part of the neurological status of a client. What should the nurse assess?

affect

Which pre-electroconvulsive therapy intervention will the nurse implement for a hospitalized client?

assure

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who was experiencing anxiety after the loss of a job. The client is now verbalizing concerns regarding the ability to meet role expectations and financial obligations. What is the priority nursing problem for this client?

lack of cope

A nursing student is assisting with the care of a client with a chronic mental illness. The nurse informs the student that a behavior modification approach (operant conditioning) will be used in treatment for the client. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further information about the therapy?

negative

A client with renal cell carcinoma of the left kidney is scheduled for nephrectomy. The right kidney appears normal at this time. The client is anxious about whether dialysis will ultimately be needed. The nurse should plan to use which information in discussions with the client to alleviate anxiety?

one kidney

The nurse enters a client's room with a pulse oximetry machine and tells the client that the health care provider (HCP) has prescribed continuous oxygen saturation readings. The client's facial expression changes to one of apprehension. The nurse can alleviate the client's anxiety by providing which information about pulse oximetry?

painless

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client at high risk for suicide. Which assessment question will best elicit data related to this risk?

plan to commit

A client being mechanically ventilated after experiencing a fat embolism is visibly anxious. What is the best nursing action?

provide

The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for suicide. What is the priority nursing action for this client?

provide authority

A client who has been taking buspirone for 1 month returns to the clinic for a follow-up assessment. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if the absence of which manifestation has occurred?

rapid heartbeat

A client with pulmonary edema has a prescription to receive morphine sulfate intravenously. The nurse should determine that the client is experiencing an intended effect of the medication as indicated by which assessment finding?

relief of apprehension

A client comes to the emergency department after an assault and is extremely agitated, trembling, and hyperventilating. What is the priority nursing action for this client?

remain with the client

The nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which behavior is characteristic of this disorder and reflects anxiety management?

rules and regulations

A client's medication sheet contains a prescription for sertraline. To ensure safe administration of the medication, how should the nurse administer the dose?

same time each day

A client is fearful about having an arm cast removed. Which action by the nurse would be the most helpful?

showing the cutter

The registered nurse (RN) is listening to a lecture on pulmonary edema. Which statement by the RN indicates that the teaching has been effective?

will extreme

A client with Cushing's syndrome verbalizes concern to the nurse regarding the appearance of the buffalo hump that has developed. Which statement should the nurse make to the client?

"Usually these physical changes slowly improve following treatment."

What statement should the nurse make to a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder who appears to be experiencing anxiety?

2

A client is somewhat nervous about undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which statement by the nurse would provide the most reassurance to the client about the procedure?

"Even though you are alone in the scanner, you will be in voice communication with the technologist at all times during the procedure."

A client in a long-term care facility is being prepared to be discharged to home in 2 days. The client has been eating a regular diet for a week; however, he is still receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings and will need to receive these feedings at home. The client states concern that he will not be able to continue the tube feedings at home. Which nursing response is most appropriate at this time?

"Tell me more about your concerns with your diet after going home."

A client experiencing a great deal of stress and anxiety is being taught to use self-control therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about the therapy?

"This form of therapy provides a negative reinforcement when the stimulus is produced."

The nurse observes that a client with a potential for violence is agitated, pacing up and down the hallway, and is making aggressive and belligerent gestures at other clients. Which statement would be most appropriate to make to this client?

"You seem restless; tell me what is happening."

A client with a diagnosis of depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

"You've been feeling like a failure for a while?"

A client diagnosed with depression is scheduled to receive three sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should tell the client that he or she will likely start to see improvement in approximately what time frame?

1

The mental health nurse notes that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia is exhibiting flat affect. Which situation supports this documentation?

1

Which information provided by the nurse accurately describes electroconvulsive therapy? Select all that apply.

1,2,3

A client who was receiving enteral feedings in the hospital has been started on a regular diet and is almost ready for discharge. The client will be self-administering supplemental tube feedings between meals for a short time after discharge. The client expresses concern about performing this procedure at home. What is the nurse's best response?

2

A client diagnosed with depression shares with the outclinic nurse, "I lost my job this week and can't pay my rent. My daughter is my only family, but I don't want to burden her with my problems." Which response by the nurse would effectively address the client's concern?

3

The nurse is monitoring the client for signs of postpartum depression. Which behavior indicates the need for further assessment related to this form of depression?

3

A client diagnosed with depression is not eating adequately and at times even refuses to eat at all. What should the nurse plan to do to meet the client's nutritional needs?

4

A client is being discharged to home after 2 weeks with a diagnosis of tuberculosis and is worried about the possibility of infecting family members and others. How should the nurse respond to provide reassurance?

4

The nurse is caring for a client in the transition phase of the first stage of labor. The client is experiencing uterine contractions every 2 minutes and she cries out in pain with each contraction. What is the nurse's best interpretation of this client's behavior?

4

The nurse notes that a client's lithium level is 3.9 mEq/L (3.9 mmol/L). What is the nurse's priority action in response to this finding?

4

What is the appropriate nursing intervention for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and paranoid tendencies who begins to pace and fidget?

4

A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a diagnosis of depression. The nurse should develop a plan of care for the client that includes which intervention?

A structured program of activities in which the client can participate

A client with a spinal cord injury becomes angry and belligerent whenever the nurse tries to administer care. The nurse should perform which action?

Acknowledge the client's anger and continue to encourage participation in care.

A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has the problem of ineffective coping. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in working with this client? Select all that apply.

Acknowledge the client's feelings. Assess the client and family's coping patterns. Explore the meaning of the illness with the client. Give the client information when the client is ready to listen.

Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a hospitalized client with mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior? Select all that apply.

Communicate expected behaviors to the client Assist the client in identifying ways of setting limits on personal behaviors. Follow through about the consequences of behavior in a nonpunitive manner. Have the client state the consequences for behaving in ways that are viewed as unacceptable.

A client is admitted to the nursing unit after undergoing radical prostatectomy for cancer. The nurse anticipates that which problem would be of most concern to the client in the immediate postoperative period?

Concern about the outcome of surgery

A client with diabetes mellitus demonstrates acute anxiety when admitted to the hospital for the treatment of hyperglycemia. What is the appropriate intervention to decrease the client's anxiety?

Convey empathy, trust, and respect toward the client.

The nurse is preparing to perform an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to note? Select all that apply.

Dental decay Loss of tooth enamel Electrolyte imbalances

A client is unwilling to go to his church because his ex-girlfriend goes there and he feels that she will laugh at him if she sees him. Because of this hypersensitivity to a reaction from her, the client remains homebound. The home care nurse develops a plan of care that addresses which personality disorder?

Avoidant

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of agoraphobia. Which statement made by the client would support this diagnosis?

1

The nurse in the mental health unit is performing an assessment in a client who has a history of multiple physical complaints involving several organ systems. Diagnostic studies revealed no organic pathology. The care plan developed for this client will reflect that the client is experiencing which disorder?

3

The nurse is planning activities for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder with aggressive social behavior. Which activity would be most appropriate for this client?

writing

Which statement made by an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) indicates to the registered nurse that the UAP understands the concepts related to suicide?

1

A client requiring surgery is anxious about the possible need for a blood transfusion during or after the procedure. The nurse suggests to the client to take which actions to reduce the risk of possible transfusion complications? Select all that apply.

Ask a family member to donate blood ahead of time. Give an autologous blood donation before the surgery.

A client with diabetes mellitus is told that amputation of the leg is necessary to sustain life. The client is very upset and tells the nurse, "This is all of the health care provider's fault. I have done everything that he has asked me to do!" How should the nurse interpret the client's statement?

1

The nurse is teaching a new mother how to care for her newborn. The nurse notes that the client is very fearful and reluctant to handle the newborn and also notes that this is the client's first child. Which nursing interventions are most appropriate in assisting the promotion of mother-infant interaction and bonding? Select all that apply.

1,2,3

An anxious client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation caused by anxiety. The nurse should take which action to help the client experiencing this acid-base disorder?

2

During the assessment, what is the nurse's primary goal for a confused and disoriented client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder?

2

The nurse assesses a client with an admitting diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, mania. Which symptom presented by the client would require the nurse's immediate intervention?

2

The nurse is teaching a client who is being started on imipramine about the medication. The nurse should inform the client to expect maximum desired effects at which time period following initiation of the medication?

2 to 3 weeks

A client has just had surgery to deliver a nonviable fetus resulting from abruptio placentae. As a result of the abruptio placentae, the client develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and is told about the complication. The client begins to cry and screams, "God, just let me die now!" Which client problem should be the priority for the client at this time?

4

Which activity should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who is experiencing psychomotor agitation?

4

A preoperative client expresses anxiety to the nurse about upcoming surgery. Which response by the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion between the client and the nurse?

Can you share with me what you've been told about your surgery?"

The nurse is working with a client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to set up a schedule for hemodialysis. The client states, "This is impossible! How can I even think about leading a normal life again if this is what I'm going to have to do?" The nurse determines that the client is exhibiting which problem?

anger

The nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill. When assessing the client, the nurse recognizes which as the most common distress symptom near the end of life?

anxiety

A client has several fractures of the lower leg, which has been placed in an external fixation device. The client is upset about the appearance of the leg, which is edematous. The nurse documents which client problem in the plan of care?

body image

The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a client admitted to the mental health unit. The nurse notes that the admission nurse documented that the client is experiencing anxiety as a result of a situational crisis. The nurse plans care for the client, determining that this type of crisis could be caused by which event?

death of a loved one

A client who has a gastrostomy tube for feeding refuses to participate in the plan of care, will not make eye contact, and does not speak to the family or visitors. The nurse interprets that the client is using which coping mechanism?

distancing

A client with diabetes mellitus is told that amputation of the leg is necessary to sustain life. The client is very upset and tells the nurse, "This is all my health care provider's fault. I have done everything I've been asked to do!" Which nursing interpretation is best for this situation?

expected coping mechcanism

A woman has just been told by the health care provider that she has breast cancer. The woman responds, "Oh, no! Does this mean I'm going to die?" The nurse interprets the woman's initial reaction as which response?

fear

The nurse is providing emergency measures to a client in labor who has been diagnosed with a prolapsed cord. The mother becomes anxious and frightened and says to the nurse, "Why are all of these people in here? Is my baby going to be all right?" Which client problem is most appropriate to address at this time?

fear

A young adult client has never had a chest x-ray before and expresses to the nurse a fear of experiencing some form of harm from the test. Which statement by the nurse provides valid reassurance to the client?

the xray exam...

The nurse assigned to care for a female client diagnosed with acute depression would be appropriate in making which statement to the client?

2

The nurse has observed that an older client has episodes of extreme agitation. Which measure is most appropriate for the nurse to implement to avoid episodes of agitation?

2

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client diagnosed with depression whose food intake is poor. The nurse should include which interventions in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

1,2,4

The nurse tells the client that a music therapy session has been scheduled as part of the treatment plan. The client tells the nurse, "I can't sing" and refuses to attend. Which nursing response is most likely to meet the client's needs?

2

Which statement should the nurse initially make to a client who is anxious about having a magnetic resonance imaging test?

2

The nurse is assessing a client for signs of postpartum depression. Which observation, if noted in the new mother, indicates a need for follow-up or further assessment related to this form of depression?

3

The nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a client in crisis. When assessing the client's perception of the precipitating event that led to the crisis, which is the most appropriate question?

what leads you to seek help

The nursing instructor is reviewing the plan of care for a postpartum client with a student. The instructor asks the nursing student about the taking-in phase according to Rubin's phases of regeneration and the client behaviors that are most likely to occur during this phase. Which responses made by the student indicate an understanding of this phase? Select all that apply.

4,5

The nurse is monitoring a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who demonstrates a dysfunctional affect. Which situation is congruent with inappropriate affect?

2