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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol
use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse suspect?
- Acrocyanosis
- Arrhythmias
- Ascites *
- Weight gain
2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has binge-eating disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- Amenorrhea
- Abdominal pain *
- Restricted caloric intake
- Frequent use of laxatives
3. A nurse is assisting with the collection of admission data for a client who
has anorexia nervosa. The client has lost 11.4 kg (25 lb) over the past
month and currently weighs 38.6 kg (85 lb). The nurse should expect
which of the following findings?
- Flushed extremities
- Hyperkalemia
- Loose stools
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- Amenorrhea *
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Following
withdrawal, which of the following medications should the nurse expect
to administer to the client during maintenance?
- Methadone
- Disulfiram *
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Naloxone
5. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) due to a sexual assault that occurred 3 months ago.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- Increased hours of sleep each day
- Repeatedly talking about the assault
- Dreams about the assault *
- Decreased responsiveness to stimuli
6. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is participating in a nursing
staff discussion about the legal aspects of involuntary admissions. Which
of the following information should the nurse include?
- A client who is involuntarily admitted must take prescribed
medications
- An involuntary admission of a client is limited to 2 weeks
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- A client who is involuntarily admitted can leave the facility against
medical advice
- An involuntary admission is justified if the client is a danger to others
*
7. A nurse in a mental health unit is contributing to the plan of care for a
client who is receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. The nurse
should identify which of the following interventions as the priority for
this client.
- Promoting and maintaining the client safety *
- Discussing reasons for the client’s behavior
- Assisting the client to recognize feelings
- Reinforcing teaching with the client about alternative coping strategies
8. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with the plan of care
for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the
following actions should the nurse recommend?
- Encourage the client to focus on personal hygiene
- Limit the hours the client sleeps each day
- Instruct the client to practice thought stopping *
- Make negative statements about the client’s behavior
9. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and
a new prescription for valproic acid. The nurse should explain that the
provider will routinely prescribe which of the following tests while the
client is taking valproic acid?
- Electrocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Thyroid function tests
- Liver function levels *
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10. A nurse in the emergency room is collecting data from a client who has
heroin intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
- Seizure activity
- Respiratory depression *
- Hypersensitivity to pain
- Increased mental alertness
11. A nurse is assisting with a community presentation about Alzheimer’s
disease. The nurse should conclude that a member of the group requires
further reinforcement of teaching when she identifies which of the
following findings as a manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease?
- Impaired judgment
- Sudden confusion *
- Decreased attention span
- Short-term memory loss
12. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- Low blood pressure
- Increased mental alertness *
- Flat affect
- Decreased body temp
13. A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has antisocial
personality disorder to an acute care unit. The client is admitted under
court order following the theft and destruction of a car. Which of the
following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to display?
- Relief about finally receiving care for a problem for which he was
previously afraid to ask for help
- Anger with the nursing staff for hospitalizing him against his will *
- Withdrawal from others due to shame over his recent actions
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- Remorse for stealing and destroying the car
14. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has anorexia
nervosa. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is
contraindicated for this client?
- Explaining that tube feedings are necessary if the client refuses oral
intake
- Weighing the client each day prior to any oral intake
- Permitting the client to spend some quiet time alone after each meal *
- Refraining from commenting on what the client is eating during
mealtime
15. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has physical
dependence to alprazolam and must discontinue the medication. Which of
the following actions should the nurse recommend?
- Taper the medication gradually over several weeks *
- Encourage participation in stimulating physical activity
- Monitor the client for a return of anxiety for up to 72 hrs following
discontinuation of the medication
- Implement restraints and seclusion as needed
16. A nurse is preparing to administer a benzodiazepine to a client who has
generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse should tell the client to expect
which of the following adverse effects?
- Tinnitus
- Bradycardia
- Halitosis
- Sedation *
17. A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes an MAOI for the
treatment of depression. Which of the following findings is the priority
for the nurse to report to the provider?
- Elevated BP *
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