ATI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which
... [Show More] of the following actions by the client indicates the current treatment plan is effective?
A. The client reports techniques she uses to promote sleep.
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to foster a therapeutic environment for this client?
D. Build trust with the client by sitting quietly with him
A nurse is caring for a client who just received a terminal diagnosis of cancer. Which of the following initial reactions should the nurse expect from the client?
C. Denial
A nurse is administering an oral sedative to a client who is receiving care following an involuntary admission. The client states, "I’m not taking any more medication." Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
D. Document the client’s refusal of the medication in the medical record.
A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder for suicide risk factors and protective factors. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a protective factor that decreases the client's risk for suicide?
B. "I consider myself a good problem-solver."
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is evaluating the plan of care for a client who has major depressive disorder and was admitted 1 week ago following a suicide attempt. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the treatment plan has been effective?
B. "I was feeling completely hopeless when I tried to kill myself."
A nurse is planning to administer a dose of lithium carbonate to a client who has bipolar disorder. The laboratory report indicates the client’s current lithium level is
1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
C. Administer the medication D. Prepare the client for gastric lavage [Show Less]