ATI 133 Mental Health Final Proctored Exam

Which of the following actions should the nurse take for a client who lost all possessions in a house fire and states, "I have no idea what I am going to do. I cannot think right now."?

Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse for a client with symptoms of depression who admits to thoughts of self-harm with a plan, and has a history of borderline personality disorde

Which of the following approaches should the nurse take when interviewing a client during admission to an alcohol treatment center?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident who has right-sided paralysis and aphasia. The client's son tells the nurse it is his fault because he did not ins

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia and is experiencing hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The client weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care s

A nurse in a mental health facility is interacting with a client who is angry and becoming increasingly aggressive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when establishing a therapeutic relationship

During a family group therapy session, the nurse overhears the client telling her daughter, "You need to do better in school so I can love you as much as I love your brother." According to Warren, thi

A client on a mental health unit develops flu-like symptoms and low blood pressure. After reviewing the client's history, it was noted that the client has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and is currently

A nurse on a mental health unit observes a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia on antipsychotics exhibiting an impaired gait and uncontrollable tremors. The nurse should recognize that which of the f

A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the cri

The nurse is asking a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia how they slept, and they respond, "This is a new day in May, and I can't wait to play." Which communication pattern does the nurse identify?

A nurse notices that a client who has moderate anxiety is pacing the corridor and rambling. As the nurse approaches, the client states, "I am at the end of my rope. I don't think I can take any more b

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who has been treated with fluphenazine (Prolixin) for several years. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as manifestati

A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from alcohol. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is caring for a client who reports stress related to homelessness. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of stressors?

"The nurse recognizes that the following statement best describes which phase in the cycle of battering: 'The woman senses that the man's tolerance for frustration is declining. He becomes angry with

The nurse is reviewing the records of a child diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Which of the following client outcomes should the nurse recognize as realistic for a client diagnosed wit

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse. Which of the following statements indicates that the newly licensed nurse has correct information about child abuse?

A nurse is admitting an older adult client to the unit who has a suspected cognitive disorder. Which of the following inventories should be included as part of the admission assessment?

A nurse is planning care for a client newly admitted with major depressive disorder. After ensuring safety, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is preparing to teach a client about the prescription of lithium (Eskalith) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He states, "I don't care what the doctors say, there is no way I can have HIV, and I don't need treatment

A nurse in the acute mental health unit is admitting a new client with an eating disorder. The nurse is aware that which of the following are considered comorbidities of eating disorders? (Select all