ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 3

A 25-year-old patient with generalized anxiety disorder presents to the ED with shortness of breath, dizziness, and tingling in the fingers. The nurse reviews the ABG results: pH: 7.50, PaCO2: 30 mmHg

A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of the following room assignments for the client?

A symptom commonly associated with panic attacks?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lamotrigine. The nurse should instruct the patient to immediately report which adverse effect?

A 35-year-old client with OCD spends several hours each day arranging and rearranging household items in a specific order. The client becomes extremely distressed if the items are not arranged correct

A nurse reviews the laboratory report for a client who is receiving lithium three times daily PO. The client's current blood lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L. The nurse identifies that this lab value indica

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The client is doing calisthenics in the client dining room during lunchtime instead of eating. Which of the fol

A mother (G1 P1 T1 PO AO L1) diagnosed with postpartum depression expresses feelings of hopelessness. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?

A nurse in an acute mental health unit is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings supports the admitting diagnosis of acute mania?

Inability to leave one's home because of avoidance of severe anxiety suggests the existence of which anxiety disorder?

A nurse is reviewing medication records for several clients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications are used to treat clients who have bipolar dis

A nursing student reports experiencing test-taking anxiety, including physical symptoms like a racing heart and trembling hands before exams. Which medication would the healthcare provider likely pres

What is a possible outcome criterion for a client diagnosed with anxiety disorder?

A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of medications. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following antagonist medications is used for benzodi

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. The client says he is bored. Which of the following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest to this client

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for suicide?

A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client use

A nurse is preparing to administer clonazepam 5 mg PO in 3 equally divided doses every 8 hr for a client who has seizures. The amount available is clonazepam 0.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should th

A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to red

A 28-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit following a motor vehicle accident. The client reports experiencing recurrent flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and hypervigilance. The nurse sus

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed alprazolam to manage severe manifestations of anxiety. Which of the following should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?

A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A client with Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) asks how her condition differs from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse is caring for a client who experiences severe anxiety when going to work. The nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated when the cli