Mental Health CA

Réussis tes devoirs et examens dès maintenant avec Quizwiz!

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?

4

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?

4

On review of the client's record, the nurse notes that the admission was voluntary. Based on this information, the nurse plans care anticipating which client behavior?

4

When a client is admitted to an inpatient mental health unit with the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, a cognitive behavioral approach is used as part of the treatment plan. The nurse plans care based on which purpose of this approach?

4

A client experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the client to eat?

1

A client is preparing to attend a Gamblers Anonymous meeting for the first time. The nurse should tell the client that which is the first step in this 12-step program?

1

When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a client was admitted to the mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide which intervention for this client?

1

The nurse should plan which goals of the termination stage of group development? Select all that apply.

1,6

A client diagnosed with delirium becomes disoriented and confused at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement initially?

2

A client diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

3

The nurse visits a client at home. The client states, "I haven't slept at all the last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

3

The home care nurse is visiting an older client whose spouse died 6 months ago. Which behaviors by the client indicates effective coping? Select all that apply.

Looking at old snapshots of family Participating in a senior citizens program Visiting the spouse's grave once a month Decorating a wall with the spouse's pictures and awards received


Ensembles d'études connexes

Chapter 10: Government Health Insurance Programs: Medicaid, CHIP, and Medicare

View Set

Chapter 8 Political Participation & Voting

View Set

MOP Chapter 16 Medical Insurance

View Set

Lesson 8: Microsoft Word - Key Applications - IC3 GS4 Certification

View Set

Urinalysis & Other Body Fluids (Review)

View Set

Resguardo Personal por Paloma Pedrero

View Set