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RN HESI Mental Health Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 38 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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Start Practice ExamThe nurse is assessing a client whose spouse died of a stroke two weeks ago and who reports having numbness and tingling on the right side of the body. The nurse should consider the client's symptoms
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks and behavior that prevents her from arriving on time and interfering with her ability to function effectively. Which action should t
The nurse plans to use role-playing as a therapeutic measure. Which individual is most likely to benefit from this type of therapeutic intervention?
When responding to a call light, the nurse finds a client with aggressive behaviors pacing, and restless in the room. The client shouts, "What took you so long to get in here!" Which action should the
When the nurse addresses questions to an adult female client who is depressed, the client's responses are delayed. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care for an adolescent who is depressed? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is admitting a male client who takes lithium carbonate twice a day. Which information should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this client to a no
A male client tells the nurse that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He also reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother wants a sexual relationsh
The mother of an 8-month-old infant with profound mental and physical disabilities tells the nurse how depressed she is because she realizes that her child will never achieve normal growth and develop
A nurse who is co-leading group therapy recognizes that a client is beginning to experience severe levels of anxiety. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
A nurse who is co-leading group therapy recognizes that a client is beginning to experience severe levels of anxiety. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
Patient Data Exhibits here The nurse engages the client in conversation about her feelings and some of her coping mechanisms. Click to specify which client statement or behavior is most likely associa