ATI NURS 541 Mental Health Proctored Exam(Behavioral Health)

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports chest pain, headache, and shortness of breath. He continues to state. "I don't know why my wife left me." The client receives a d

A child diagnosed with ADHD shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?

A nurse has prepared teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with ADHD. The information will focus on which medication likely to be prescribed?

Select an example of a tort.

Two weeks ago, a soldier returned to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which comment by the soldier requires th

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is dressed in a purple leopard and bright floral scarves. The patient twirls and shadow boxes. The patient says gaily. "Do you like my scarves? Here they are

Which outcome is expected for a client experiencing grandiose thinking associated with acute mania?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take?

Documentation in a patient's chart shows. "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped their left foot, periodically covered their face with their hands, and looked under chair whil

Which rationale best explains why a nurse should be aware of personal feelings while working with a family experiencing family violence?

Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?

A patient admitted for injuries sustained while intoxicated has been hospitalized for 48 hours. The patient is now shaky, irritable, anxious, and diaphoretic and reports nightmares. The pulse rate is

Which assessment findings are likely for an individual who recently injected heroin?

Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?

Over the past year, a woman has cooked gourmet meals for her family but eats only tiny servings. This person wears layered loose clothing. Her current weight is 95 pounds and has a loss of 35 pounds.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has received fluphenazine decanoate twice a month for 3 years. The clinic nurse's notes that the patient grimaces and is constantly smacking his lips. The patien

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient sa

What physical assessment finding is noticeable in a patient who has a history of bulimia?

A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects. This patient is like one of my grandparents... so helpless." Which response is the nurse demonstrating?

An older adult patient takes multiple medications daily. Over 2 days, the patient developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady galt, and fluctuating levels of orientation. These findings are most

A hospitalized client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder believes spiders are spinning webs in the room to entrap him. The patient is fearful, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention is

A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD about atomoxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A newly hospitalized patient experiencing psychosis says. "Red chair out town board." Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?

A student says, "Before taking a test. I feel very alert and a little restless." The nurse can correctly assess the students experience as

A nurse assesses a patient who reports a 3-week history of depression and periods of uncontrolled crying. The patient says. "My business is bankrupt and was served with divorce papers." Which subseque