NUR 422 Exam#3 Worcester Fall 2025 Mental Health Proctored Exam - (Massachusetts Mcphs)

The nurse assesses a woman whose spouse died 13 months ago. She isolates herself, screams at her deceased spouse, and is increasingly restless and aimless. According to Bowlby, this widow is in which

The nurse is caring for an Irish client who has recently lost a spouse. The client states to the nurse, "I'm planning an elaborate wake and funeral." According to George Engel, which purpose do these

While assessing a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, the nurse observes multiple cavities, enamel erosion, and tooth sensitivity. Which best explains the nurse’s findings?

A client is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Which situation would the nurse assess as reflecting Kubler-Ross's grief stage of anger?

Which nursing action is most appropriate to establish trust with a suspicious client?

When questioned about bruises, an individual states, "It was an accident. My spouse just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it

A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. The school nurse notices bruises and burns on the child’s face and arms. Which other symptom would indicate to the nurse that the ch

In which setting should the nurse be aware the client with a substance use disorder would most likely seek initial treatment?

Which statement indicates to the nurse that a client is experiencing a delusion?

The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with pedophilic disorder. Which client outcome is appropriate for the nurse to expect during first week of hospitalization?

Which statement by the student nurse requires further teaching regarding the sexual response cycle?

The nurse is educating the parents of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia on how to reply when their child experiences auditory hallucinations. Which is the nurse's best reply?

A teenager has recently lost a parent. Which grieving behavior would the school nurse expect when assessing this client?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “Can't you hear him? The devil keeps telling me I'm going to hell!" Which is the nurse’s most appropriate reply?

A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder is admitted for social skills training. Which information should the nurse teach the client?

A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has been receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) at the eating disorders clinic. Which of the following patient actions indicates to the nurse that the pati

Which of the following leads the nurse to suspect a parent may be emotionally abusing their child?

A woman returns home after delivering a stillborn infant to find that neighbors have dismantled the nursery that she and her spouse planned. According to Worden, which indicates the effect the neighbo

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "The 'Shopatouliens' took my shoes out of my room last night." Which is the correct charting entry to describe this client's statement?

Which is used as first-line outpatient psychological treatment for adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

The nurse expects a client experiencing prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia to demonstrate which of the following?

The nurse is administering medications to a client experiencing acute psychosis. The client’s medication orders include haloperidol 50 mg PO bid, benztropine 1 mg PO daily, and zolpidem 10 mg PO at be

A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory command hallucinations. The client reports the voices are telling him to harm others. The client's parents ask the nurse, “Wh

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an elderly client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client’s medications include an antipsychotic (risperidone) and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (propr

The nurse assesses a client who exhibits a flat affect, paranoia, anhedonia, anergia, neologisms, and echolalia. Which statement indicates the nurse understands the characteristics of positive and neg