ATI PN Mental Health 2026 Proctored Exam

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 at an urgent care facility is collecting data from a client and notes numerous bruises on the client's abdomen and extremities. The client reports their partner hit them. After observing the c

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has delirium. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential cause of delirium?

A nurse is caring for a client who has become aggressive and requires the placement of wrist restraints to maintain the client's safety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who reports no desire to get out of bed, is withdrawn from their surroundings, and rarely speaks. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

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 is collecting data from a client who reports cessation of nicotine use. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)

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 collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is experiencing a command hallucination?

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 discharge teaching with the adult child of a client who has dementia. Which of the following statements by the client's child indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and suddenly begins yelling at staff and other clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has major depressive disorder and has been found legally incompetent. The client requires informed consent for abdominal surgery. The nurse should recogn

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructi

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about laboratory testing with a client who has a prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client to undergo wee

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 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 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 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 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 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 on a mental health unit is assisting with developing an in-service for staff members about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an example of libel?

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 reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?

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