A nurse is caring for a client. The nurse is collecting data from the client 12 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the following findings? For each potential finding, click to specify whether th
ATI PN Mental Health 2026 Proctored Exam
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ATI PN Mental Health 2026 Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 60 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A nurse in a substance use disorder clinic is explaining the alcohol recovery process to a client's family. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the first step toward successful recover
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a fall. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse sho
Ati PN Mental Health 2026 Proctored ExamA nurse is reviewing the vital signs of a client who has a prescription for imipramine. Which of the following findings requires follow-up by the nurse?
A nurse is interviewing a client who was recently admitted. The client tells the nurse, "I have something to tell you, but you can't tell anyone else." Which of the following responses should the nurs
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to reinforce teaching about anticipatory grief reactions with the client's partner?
A charge nurse overhears a staff nurse talking to a nurse from another unit in the hallway. The staff nurse says, "I heard that Mr. Smith was admitted for a suicide attempt." Which of the following re
A nurse is assisting with a community health education and support service for individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the
A nurse is caring for a client who has agreed to a verbal safety contract following a self-mutilation attempt. Which of the following behaviors indicates that the contract has been effective?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has an impaired nutritional status?
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has depression. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to reinforce with the client regarding relapse?
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm overwhelmed, and no one understands. I can't take it anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
A nurse is collecting data from a new client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include when determining the client's psychosocial status?
A nurse in a mental health facility is discussing client rights with an adult client who was involuntarily committed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline. The client reports taking herbal supplements. The nurse should instruct the client that they should avoid ta
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia. The client often directs brief, hostile verbal outbursts toward the staff. Which of the following interventions should t
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing moderate anxiety and appears distracted and unable to focus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a major depressive disorder and a new prescription for bupropion. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for t
A nurse is helping lead a support group for clients in a long-term care facility. Which of the following is the leader's task during the termination phase of group development?
A nurse at a mental health clinic is caring for an adolescent client who has posttraumatic stress disorder following a violent episode with a stranger. Which of the following actions should the nurse
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an inpatient mental health facility. The nurse is assisting in the care of the client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an inpatient mental health facility. For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with opioid, stimulant, or hallucinogen intoxicat
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an inpatient mental health facility. Select the 4 manifestations of withdrawal for which the client is at risk.
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in an inpatient mental health facility. The nurse should anticipate prescriptions for dropdownas well asdropdown.