MH Practice B

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. "It appears as though you would like to open the door" This statement is an example of the therapeutic technique of making observations. This technique encourages the client to notice the behavior so that they can describe thoughts and feelings related to that behavior.

a nurse is caring for a client who has alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? A. increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) B. increased low-density lipoproteins (LDL) C. decreased fasting blood glucose D. decreased aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

A. increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) An increase in CPK, a muscle enzyme released when muscle tissue is damaged, occurs with cardiomyopathy.

a nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and notices that the client appears withdrawn and fearful. To establish a trusting nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. inform the client that this admission is confidential B. introduce the client to other clients in the day room C. assist the client in facilitating behavioral change D. determine coping strategies that the client has used in the past

A. inform the client that this admission is confidential According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first inform the client about confidentiality during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship.

a nurse is preparing to discharge to home an older adult client who attempted suicide. The client lives alone and has difficulty performing ADLs. Which of the following referrals should the nurse initiate? (SATA) A. occupational therapy B. meal delivery services C. Speech-language pathologist D. physical therapy E. home health services

A. occupational therapy B. meal delivery services D. physical therapy E. home health services Occupational therapy is correct. An occupational therapist can assist the client to perform ADLs.Meal delivery services is correct. Meal delivery services are necessary due to the client's difficulty performing ADLs.Speech-language pathologist is incorrect. There is no indication that the client needs a referral for a speech-language pathologist. This referral would be indicated if the client had difficulty swallowing.Physical therapy is correct. A physical therapist can assess the client's mobility needs and assist with ADLs.Home health services is correct. Home health services provide a nursing assessment of the client's physical and mental status, as well as assistance with ADLs.

a nurse is teaching coping strategies to a client who is experiencing depression related to partner violence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will spend extra time at work to keep from feeling depressed." B. "I will talk about my feelings with a close friend" C. "I will be able to learn how to prevent my partner's attack" D. "I will use mediation instead of taking my antidepressant"

B. "I will talk about my feelings with a close friend" Discussing feelings, such as fear and depression, with a support person is an effective coping strategy and can provide the client with emotional support and other resources.

a nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "you probably want to hold your baby" B. "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk" C. "I know how you must be feeling" D. "It hurts now, but things will get better soon"

B. "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk" This response demonstrates the therapeutic communication techniques of offering self and indicates the nurse's interest in the client and a desire to understand the client's feelings.

a nurse is teaching the guardians of a client about their adolescent child's diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following statements made by the guardians indicates an understanding of their child's illness? A. "this disease will increase our child's risk for high blood pressure" B. "It is important for our child to have regular dental check ups" C. "we need to weigh our child daily for several weeks, then once per week" D. "bleeding during our child's periods will increase because of this disease"

B. "It is important for our child to have regular dental check ups" For a client who has bulimia nervosa, repeated vomiting erodes tooth enamel and predisposes the teeth to caries. Thus, the nurse should teach the guardians that regular dental checkups are important for a client who has bulimia nervosa

a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female adolescent who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and had a fainting episode during a ballet performance. Which of the following statements by the parent acknowledges the client's diagnosis? A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still be able to perform?" B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about what she has in there." C. "She told me she was tired, so I did her chores for her today." D. "She is happier with her appearance now that she's lost some weight."

B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm concerned about what she has in there." The client might be binge eating and attempting to hide food containers, which is a common behavior among clients who have bulimia nervosa. The parent's statement indicates awareness of the client's behavior.

a nurse is counseling an adolescent who has anorexia nervosa and reports excessive laxative use and a fear of gaining weight. the client states, "I'm so fat I can't even stand to look at myself." Which of the following therapeutic responses demonstrates the nurse's use of summarizing? A. "you've discussed several concerns about your weight. Let's go back and talk about your belief that you are fat" B. "you're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight." C. "you don't want to look at yourself because you think you are fat." D. "You and I can work together to overcome your fears of gaining weight."

B. "you're saying that you think you are fat and are using laxatives because you are afraid of gaining weight." The nurse is using the therapeutic technique of summarizing to review the key points of the discussion.

a nurse in the emergency department is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients is the nurse required to report as a potential victim of abuse? A. a school-age child who has bruised on the knees B. an older adult client who is bedbound and has a stage IV pressure ulcer C. an adolescent who has a vaginal candida infection D. a young adult who is pregnant and has a sprained ankle

B. an older adult client who is bedbound and has a stage IV pressure ulcer A stage IV pressure ulcer on an older adult client who is bedbound can indicate physical neglect and warrants mandatory reporting.

a nurse is facilitating a community meeting for acute care clients. One client is constantly taking and using the majority of the group's time. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? A. tell the client to talk less or risk being removed from the meeting B. ask group member to discuss their feelings about this client's monopolizing behavior C. end the group meeting and take the client aside to discuss the disruptive behavior D. focus on other group members and ignore the client who is doing all the talking

B. ask group member to discuss their feelings about this client's monopolizing behavior This intervention will validate other members' feelings toward the client who is dominating the meeting. It also should encourage group problem-solving.

a nurse is planning prevention strategies for partner violence in the community. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include as a method of secondary prevention? A. provide teaching about the use of positive coping mechanisms B. establish screening programs to identify at-risk clients C. refer survivors of intimate partners abuse to a legal advocacy program D. organize rehabilitation therapy for clients who has experienced intimate partner abuse

B. establish screening programs to identify at-risk clients This is an example of secondary prevention. By establishing screening programs, the nurse can identify individuals who are at risk for partner violence in the community and can take the necessary steps to address individual client needs.

a nurse in a community health center is working with a group of client who has post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to reduce anxiety among the group members? A. response prevention B. guided imagery C. aversion therapy D. light therapy

B. guided imagery Guided imagery involves assisting the client to imagine a restful and safe place. This method is effective in reducing anxiety in clients who have post-traumatic stress disorder.

a nurse is caring for a client who is an abusive relationship and is assisting in the development of a safety plan. Which of the following actions is the first component of a safety plan? A. develop a code word that means "time to go" B. identify signs of escalation of violence C. have a predetermined place to go in the event of violence D. keep a hidden packed bag of necessities

B. identify signs of escalation of violence It is important for the client to be able to identify signs of escalation of violence, which are the greatest risk to the client. Therefore, this is the first component of the safety plan because it increases awareness of when danger is imminent and it is time to leave.

a nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has bulimia nervosa and is 5% above their ideal body weight. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan A. include a liquid supplement with meals B. identify the client's trigger foods C. allow the client at least 1 hr for each meal D. weight the client at bedtime each day

B. identify the client's trigger foods The nurse should identify the trigger foods that initiate the client's binge and assist the client to understand their thoughts and behavior that relate to the food.

a nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. the program will help the client accept responsibility for the disorder B. the client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of recovery C. the client will need to identify individuals who has contributed to the disorder D. the program will need a prescription from the client's provider prior to attendence

B. the client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of recovery The nurse should teach the client that peer support has been shown to increase program attendance and the chances of recovery. If the client does not have a sponsor, they can be assigned one when they begin attending the program.

a nurse is providing teaching to the partner of a client who is in a rehabilitation program for alcohol use disorder. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will avoid social events until my partner has completed treatment" B. "It is important for me to focus my attention on my partner's addiction" C. "I will not take charge of my partner's work responsibilities" D. "I want my partner to promise to change addictive behaviors"

C. "I will not take charge of my partner's work responsibilities" The nurse should identify that it is important for the individual who has the substance use disorder to take charge of personal responsibilities.

a charge nurse on a mental health unit is discussing client rights with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make? A. "client can't refuse to take medications if they are admitted involuntarily" B. "you can notify a client's family if they are admitted involuntary" C. "clients who are admitted involuntarily maintain the right to give informed consent for procedures" D. "you can remove a client's privileges if they are admitted involuntarily and refuse to attend therapy sessions."

C. "clients who are admitted involuntarily maintain the right to give informed consent for procedures" Clients who are admitted involuntarily maintain the right to give informed consent for treatment. They also have the right to give informed consent for procedures.

a nurse is caring for four clients in an emergency department. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients can give informed consent? A. a 17 year old client who lives with friends B. a 50 year old client who has a blood alcohol level of 80 C. a 35 year old client who has major depressive disorder D. a 65 year old client who just received a dose of morphine

C. a 35 year old client who has major depressive disorder A client who has major depressive disorder is capable of making health care decisions unless the client is determined to be legally incompetent.

a nurse on a mental health unit observes a client who has acute mania hit another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. call the provider to obtain an immediate prescription for restraint B. prepare to administer benzodiazepine IM C. call for a team of staff members to help with the situation D. check the client who was hit for injuries

C. call for a team of staff members to help with the situation The greatest risk is injury to the client and others. Therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to call for assistance to prevent further injury to themselves or others.

a nurse in a community health center is teaching families of clients who have post-traumatic stress disorder (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. experiences feelings of isolation The nurse should expect clients who have PTSD to feel estranged and detached from others.

a nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? A. offer the client various choices for meal selection B. assign different nursing personnel for each shift C. permit the client to perform daily rituals to decrease anxiety D. maintain an environment that has low lighting.

C. permit the client to perform daily rituals to decrease anxiety The nurse should provide a client who has delirium with a plan of care that decreases agitation and anxiety by permitting the client to perform daily rituals.

a nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning from military deployment. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? A. assist the client to identify personal areas of strength B. encourage the client to talk about experiences during the deployment C. stay with the client when flashbacks occur D. teach the client stress-management techniques

C. stay with the client when flashbacks occur The greatest risk to this client is injury that can occur during a flashback; therefore, the priority intervention for the nurse is to remain with the client and offer reassurance and support when flashbacks occur.

a nurse is talking with a group of parents who have recently experienced the death of a child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. encourage the parents to avoid discussing the death with their other children to protect their feelings B. recommend each parent grieve in private to avoid hindering each other's healing C. suggest forming a weekly support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child D. advise the parents to begin counseling if they are still grieving in a few months

C. suggest forming a weekly support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child Support groups are a positive resource in the process of recovery for parents following the death of a child.

a nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of methylphenidate? A. weight gain B. tinnitus C. tachycardia D. increased salivation

C. tachycardia The nurse should monitor the child for tachycardia, which is an adverse effect of methylphenidate.

a nurse is assessing a client for risk factors for the development of depression. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the client at an increased risk for depression A. the client is married B. the client recently received a promotion at work C. the client has COPD D. the client is a male

C. the client has COPD The nurse should identify that clients who have a chronic medical illness are at an increased risk for the development of depression.

a nurse on an acute mental health facility is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A. a client who does not recognize familiar people B. a client who cannot verbalize their needs C. a client who is awake and disoriented at night D. a client who is experiencing delusion of persecution

D. a client who is experiencing delusion of persecution The presence of delusions of persecution indicates that this client is at the greatest risk for injury due to the client's belief that a person in power is out to harm them. Therefore, the nurse should assess this client first.

a nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first? A. a client who has an avoidant personality disorder and refuses to attend group therapy B. a client who has bipolar disorder and reports being kidnapped by aliens overnight C. a client who is taking bupropion and reports having insomnia the past 2 nights D. a client who is taking clozapine and reports a sore throat and chills

D. a client who is taking clozapine and reports a sore throat and chills When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine to first see the client who is taking clozapine and reports a sore throat and chills. Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, a serious adverse effect that causes neutropenia. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider of these findings.

a nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is experiencing adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects? A. blurred vision B. orthostatic hypotension C. dry mouth D. acute dystonia

D. acute dystonia The nurse should administer benztropine, an anticholinergic agent, to relieve acute dystonia, which is an extrapyramidal adverse effect of chlorpromazine.

a nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has severe schizoaffective disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following treatment options can offer interdisciplinary services for the client at home? A. community mental health center B. mental health day program C. partial hospitalization program D. assertive community treatment

D. assertive community treatment Assertive community treatment provides comprehensive, community-based services to clients who have severe mental illness based upon individualized needs. Services are available in any setting, including the client's home, 24 hr per day and provide crisis intervention, medication services, and advocacy.

a nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings places the client at the greatest risk for self-directed injury or injuring others? A. inability to communicate with others B. feelings of absence of self-worth C. lack of motivation to perform daily tasks D. command hallucinations

D. command hallucinations A client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing command hallucinations can hear voices telling them to hurt themselves or others. Therefore, a client who is experiencing command hallucinations is at the greatest risk for self-directed injury or injuring others.

a school nurse is assessing a school-age child who experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the child is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A. clinging behavior directed towards the teacher B. increased time spent sleeping C. intense focus on school work D. lack of interest in an upcoming holiday

D. lack of interest in an upcoming holiday The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and difficulty remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The child can also have a loss of interest or lack of participation in significant activities and events such as holidays.

a nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. At which of the following levels of anxiety should the nurse plan to teach the client relaxation techniques? A. panic B. moderate C. severe D. mild

D. mild The nurse should plan to teach the client relaxation techniques during the mild level of anxiety. This is when the client will be able to concentrate and process information.

a nurse is admitting a client who has major depressive disorder and a new prescription for tranylcypromine. Which of the following over-the-counter medications that the client reports taking should alert the nurse to a potential adverse reaction? A. lansoprazole B. naproxen C. magnesium hydroxide D. phenylephrine

D. phenylephrine Clients who are taking tranylcypromine, an MAOI antidepressant, should not take phenylephrine and other over-the-counter medications for sinus congestion, colds, or allergies due to their actions on the sympathetic nervous system, which can result in severe hypertension.

a nurse is caring for a child who has conduct disorder and is behaving in a destructive manner, throwing objects, and kicking others. Which of the following therapeutic nursing interventions is the priority? A. encourage expression of feelings B. support the child's attendance at an assertive training group C. assist the child to perform relaxation breathing D. reduce environmental stimuli

D. reduce environmental stimuli The greatest risk to the child and others is harm. Therefore, the nurse's priority intervention is to reduce environmental stimuli in an attempt to de-escalate the behavior and prevent injury.

a nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse is an example of the ethical principle of justice A. allowing a client to choose which unit activities to attend B. attempting alternative therapies instead of restraints for a client who is combative C. providing a client with accurate information about their prognosis D. spending adequate time with a client who is verbally abusive

D. spending adequate time with a client who is verbally abusive By spending adequate time with a client who is verbally abusive, the nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of justice. When the nurse spends an appropriate amount of time with each client regardless of their behavior and in keeping with their individual needs, the nurse guarantees that all clients receive equal care

a nurse in a mental health clinic is planning care for four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. discuss outpatient resources with a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder B. create a plan of care for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal C. explain sleep hygiene to a client who has insomnia D. stay with a client who has anorexia nervosa for 1 hr after mealtimes

D. stay with a client who has anorexia nervosa for 1 hr after mealtimes Staying with a client who has anorexia nervosa following mealtimes is within the range of function of an AP. APs are allowed to attend to the safety of clients who are stable, and this task does not require assessment or technical skill.

a nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client who has a new diagnosis of depression. Which of the following information about relapse should the nurse include? A. additional acute episodes of depression are unlikely following inpatient care B. early identification of changes, such as decreased social involvement, is important C. medication compliance will prevent further need for inpatient hospitalization D. it is helpful to regularly reinforce to the client that things will get better

such as decreased social involvement, is important Decreased social involvement is a manifestation of depression, and early identification of findings can lead to early intervention.

Nurse's Notes The client reports a history of anxiety; diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 2 months ago. The client's partner died 6 months ago. Reports decreased appetite, low energy levels, and insomnia for several weeks; some memory loss. Graphic Results SaO2 96% on room air Respiratory rate 20/min Blood pressure 112/76 mm Hg (lying) Blood pressure 104/68 mm Hg (standing) Heart rate 68/min Temperature 36° C (96.8° F) Medication Administration Record Captopril 12.5 mg by mouth three times daily Digoxin 0.125 mg by mouth each morning Multivitamin with iron one by mouth daily Docusate sodium 50 mg by mouth each evening a nurse at a provider's office is interviewing an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

use a screening tool to evaluate the client for depression Depression can be underdiagnosed among older adult clients. The nurse should identify several risk factors for depression from the client's data, including having Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and the loss of a loved one. Manifestations of depression can also be nonspecific for older adult clients and can include weight loss, decreased energy levels, and difficulty sleeping.