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

The nurse is providing care to a depressed, introverted client who is recovering from surgery for a fractured hip. Which action should the nurse take to provide client-centered care?

The nurse observes that a client diagnosed with schizophrenia is slow to respond and appears to be listening to unseen others. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?

The nurse is teaching parents of a 14-year-old patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa about prescribed medications. Which carries a black box warning?

The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a 15-year-old patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The treatment team plans to implement cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Which is the best rationale f

A client is brought to an emergency department after being violently raped. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A client exhibits paranoia, bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and delusions of persecution. While eating breakfast in the dayroom, the client starts yelling at others. Which is the nurse’s first action?

The nurse is assessing an adolescent who was brought to the emergency department after collapsing during Olympic figure skating training. The adolescent is diagnosed with severe malnutrition due to an

A newly married individual comes to a gynecology clinic reporting anorexia, insomnia, and extreme dyspareunia that have affected her intimate relationship. Which initial intervention would the nurse e

The nurse is preparing an education program regarding early identification of students at risk of developing anorexia nervosa. Which person does the nurse recognize as having the highest risk of devel

The nurse is administering clozapine to a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which symptoms require the nurse to intervene immediately?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and determines that disturbed body image is the priority nursing diagnosis. Which is the most appropriate outcome crit

Which situation will most likely lead to maladaptive grief in the survivor?

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia and asks, “Do you ever get messages through things like the television or microwave?" Which symptom of schizophrenia is the nurse assessing

The nurse is assessing a new client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client states, "Those people behind the desk won't stop laughing at me." The nurse determines the client is experiencing which sym

A woman describes a history of physical and emotional abuse in intimate relationships. Which additional factor would the nurse suspect?

Which of the following assessment data should the school nurse recognize as a sign of physical neglect?

Which statement by an emergency department nurse indicates accurate knowledge of domestic violence?

The nurse tells the parents of an adolescent diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, "The social worker will be contacting you to schedule a family meeting." One of the client's parents states, "Why is that

A nursing instructor is teaching students about eating disorders. Which statement indicates that a student understands the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

The nurse notices a client is becoming very agitated. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

What is the first step the nurse should take to reduce the stigmatization of mental health clients?