2022 NCLEX REVIEW PSYCH/MENTAL HEALTH ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital after sustaining an
... [Show More] injury from a house fire. The client attempted to save a neighbor involved in the fire, but despite the client's efforts, the neighbor died. Which action should the nurse take to enable the client to work through the meaning of the crisis? - ANS Inquiring about the client's feelings that may affect coping
The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of depression. Which behavior observed by the nurse indicates that suicide precautions should be instituted for this client? - ANS The client asks to meet with a lawyer to take care of unfinished business.
A client who was admitted to the mental health unit 1 month ago with agoraphobia is cooperative, sharing with peers, and makes appropriate suggestions during group discussions. The nurse concludes that this client's behavior is most consistent with which behavior? - ANS Improvement
A client is being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse's plan of care for the night before ECT treatment should include which intervention? - ANS The client shampoos and dries the hair, freeing it of all hair spray and creams.
A mental health nurse on the evening shift is receiving report about a client who was admitted to the nursing unit. The nurse is told that the client was admitted by involuntary status. Based on this type of admission, the nurse would expect which statement is an aspect of the client's care? - ANS The client is in need of psychiatric treatment.
A client in the mental health unit engages in repeated hand washing throughout the day. The nurse understands that these repetitive behaviors develop for which reason? - ANS The client is unconsciously attempting to control unpleasant thoughts or feelings.
While providing one-to-one supervision, a client who attempted suicide tells the nurse, "I can never do anything right. I'm such a loser. It didn't even work when I tried to kill myself." Which is the appropriate nursing response? - ANS "You don't think you can ever do anything right?"
A client has reported that crying spells have been a major problem over the past several weeks and [Show Less]