ATI NURS MENTAL HEALTH 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NGN with COMPLETE LATEST SOLUTIONS A+ GRADE
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who
... [Show More] has conduct disorder and is being physically aggressive toward other children in the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a.Place the child in seclusion
b.Use therapeutic hold technique
c.Apply wrist restraints
d.Administer risperidone
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which of the following diagnosis procedures should the nurse anticipate the provider should describe during the medical evaluation?
a.Chest x-ray
b.ECG
c.Coagulation studies
d.Liver function test
A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessive compliance, passivity, and self-denial. The nurse should recognize that these findings are associated with which of the following personality disorders?
a.Dependent
b.Paranoid
c.Borderline
d.Histrionic
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. For which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate administration of lorazepam/
a.Bradycardia
b.Stupor
c.Afebrile
d.Hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states she was beaten and sexually assault by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
a.Conduct a pregnancy test
b.Requests mental health consultation for the client
c.Provide a trained advocate to stay with the client d. Offer prophylactic medication to prevent STI’s
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. After discussing the treatment with his partner, the client verbally agrees to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) but will not sign the consent form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a.Request that the client’s partner sign the consent form
b.Cancel the scheduled ECT procedure
c.Proceed with the preparation for ECT based on implied consent
d.Inform the client about the risks of refusing the ECT [Show Less]