ATI Mental Health A 2020 Verified Q&A
ATI Mental Health A 2020
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa and began treatment 1 month
ago.
... [Show More] Which of the following findings indicates the client's adherence to the treatment
plan?
A. The client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L
B. The client's current BMI is 14
C. The client states that she knows she can't be perfect
D. The client reports following various cooking blogs
A nurse in a mental health facility is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is
taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for
lithium toxicity?
A. WBC 6,000/mm3
B. Sodium 132 mEq/L
C. Calcium 10.0 mg/dL
D. Aspartate aminotransferase 40 units/L
A nurse manager is observing a newly licensed nurse preparing to administer an IM
medication to a client who is manic and refuses the medication. Which of the following
actions should the nurse manager take first?
A. Stop the newly licensed nurse from administering the medication
B. Demonstrate how to verbally de-escalate the situation
C. Discuss the purpose of the medication with the client
D. Assess the need for physical restrains
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder and states,
"People are out to get me." The client has tachycardia and hypertension. The nurse
should suspect acute toxicity of which of the following substances?
A. Cocaine
B. Alcohol
C. Opium
D. Heroin
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).
A. Bradycardia
B. Lanugo
C. Diarrhea
D. Russell's sign
E. Hypotension
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the
following medications?
A. Risperidone
B. Methylphenidate
C. Valproate
D. Lithium
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking citalopram. For which of the following
adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
A. Jaundice
B. Bruising
C. Decreased libido
D. Urinary retention
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contributing factors that can lead to
the development of conduct disorder.
Which of the following factors related to family dynamics should [Show Less]