Exam 2: NR326/ NR 326 (NEW 2023/ 2024)
Mental Health Nursing Exam | Questions and
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QUESTION
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A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is experiencing severe
anxiety. Which of the following statements actions should the nurse make?
Answer:
"Tell me about how you are feeling right now."
QUESTION
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that
apply.)
Answer:
- Difficulty concentrating on tasks
- Negative self-image
- Recurring nightmares
QUESTION
A nurse is involved in a serious and prolonged mass casualty incident in the emergency
department. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to help prevent developing a
trauma-related disorder? (Select all that apply)
Answer:
- Take breaks during the incident for food and water.
- Debrief with others following the incident.
- Take advantage of offered counseling.
QUESTION
A nurse is collecting an admission history for a client who has acute stress disorder (ASD).
Which of the following client behaviors should the nurse expect?
Answer:
The client expresses a sense of unreality about the traumatic incident.
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has derealization disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication of derealization?
Answer:
The client states that the furniture in the room seems to be small and far away
QUESTION
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is planning care for a client who has dissociative fugue.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to the plan of care?
Answer:
Work with the client on grounding techniques
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following
should the nurse identify as a risk factor for depression? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
- History of chronic bronchitis
- Recent death in client's family
- Family history of depression
- Personal history of panic disorder
QUESTION
A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is admitting a client who has major depressive
disorder and comorbid anxiety disorder. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Answer:
Placing the client on one-to-one observation
QUESTION
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
(PMDD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
Answer:
"I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings."
QUESTION
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has major depressive disorder (MDD) with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
an understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"The client is at greatest risk for suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode."
QUESTION
A nurse is interviewing a client who has a new diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer:
Presence of manifestations for at least 2 years
QUESTION
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic
episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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