Nur422 Mental Health Proctored Exam( Psych) Exemplify

A depressed 21-year-old client has lived with his mother ever since the death of his father 3 years ago. After the client received a college acceptance, the mother repeatedly stated, "That's wonderful

What is the most appropriate way to communicate with an older person who is hard of hearing in their right ear?

A client is seeing her family physician for a routine checkup and mentions to the nurse that her spouse just returned from active duty in the military. He was deployed to Iraq for the last 18 months,

The nurse is caring for a client who speaks only Spanish. Which intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A 30-year-old client seeking therapy states, "My parent cries when she is not included in all my social activities and thinks of my friends as her own.” Which of the following indicates the nurse's de

A client is accompanied by his spouse to the clinic for rehabilitation after an extensive traumatic brain injury (TBI) from combat. The client's spouse reports feelings of being overwhelmed with the c

Which statement made by the nursing student is an example of stereotyping and requires correction?

A nurse practitioner uses cognitive behavior therapy with depressed clients. The nurse asks clients to keep a daily record of dysfunctional thoughts (DRDT). Which of the following are appropriate nurs

A child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The distraught mother cries out, "I'm such a terrible mother! What did I do to cause this?" Which nursing reply is most appropriate?

Which nursing intervention related to self-care is most appropriate for a teenager diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability (ID)?

A client has been taking 1,200 mg a day of St. John’s wort for the past year for symptoms of depression. Recently, the client has complained of side effects from this herbal remedy. Which symptom shou

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia functions well and is bright, spontaneous, and interactive during hospitalization but then decompensates after discharge. Which statement is true regarding what t

A couple resides in a long-term care facility. The husband is admitted to the psychiatric unit after physically abusing his wife. He states, “My wife is having an affair with a young man, and I want i

The nurse has working knowledge that each patient varies in their response and ability to tolerate a specific medication and dosage, so medications must be tailored to individual needs. Research indic

In a family that is in the life cycle stage “family with adolescents," which changes must occur for the family to proceed developmentally?

A son who recently brought his extremely confused parent to a nursing home for admission reports feelings of guilt. Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A nursing instructor is teaching about complementary therapies. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A newly admitted client asks, "Why do we need a unit schedule? I'm not going to these groups. I'm here to get some rest." Which reply by nurse is appropriate?

A client with chronic lower back pain states, "My nurse practitioner told me that acupuncture might enhance the effect of the prescribed medications and physical therapy." Which type of therapy is the

The nurse is conducting an assessment for the client, a 5-year veteran with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was referred to the clinic for an evaluation of movement disorders. He reports taking alp

A client on an inpatient unit angrily states to a nurse, “Peter is not cleaning up after himself in the community bathroom. You need to address this problem.” Which response by the nurse is appropriat

A client reports taking St. John's wort for depression. The client states, “I’m taking the recommended dose, but it seems like if two capsules are good, four would be better!” Which is the most approp

A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which is an appropriate nursing reply?

Which of the following complementary therapies has been used successfully to alleviate symptoms in veterans with PTSD?