MH AB Prac

A nurse observes a client on a mental health unit pushing on the locked unit door. Which of the following statements should the nurse make. a. It appears as though you would like to open the door b. You will feel more comfortable after you've been here for a while c. It is okay to not want to be here d. You really shouldn't be pushing on the door.

a

The nurse is assessing a client who has bulimia nervosa. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? a. Amenorrha b. Lanugo c. Cold Extremities d. Tooth erosion

d.

A nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for olanzapine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority. a. Advise the client to take frequent sips of water b. Instruct the client to avoid during initial therapy c. Consult a dietitian for a calorie controlled diet plan d. Recommend that the client exercise regularly

b

A nurse is facilitating a community meeting for acute care clients. One client is constantly talking and using the majority of the groups time.Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement. a. Tell the client that he must talk less or he will be removed from the meeting b. Ask group members to discuss their feelings about this clients monopolizing behavior. c. End the group meeting and take the client aside to discuss his behavior. d. Focus on other group members and ignore the client who is doing all the talking.

b

A nurse in a community health center is teaching families of clients who have PTSD about expected clinical manifestations. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? a. Repeatedly talks about the traumatic incident b. sleeps excessively c. Experiences feelings of isolation d. Uses repetitive speech

c

A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take. a. Raise the pitch of the vice when speaking to the client b. begin the interview by explaining the plane of care. c. interview the client in a private setting d. Ask the client to complete a retaliated questionnaire.

c