Exam 2: NUR 2459 / NUR2459 | Latest 2023 / 2024| Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing Exam 2 Exam| Practice Questions and Verified Answers V2 |
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QUESTION
The nurse states in the report that the client is experiencing positive symptoms of schizophrenia . What symptoms would the nurse receiving the report expect to observe ?
Answer:
Hallucinations and delusions
QUESTION
Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse when a client states , " I no longer need my medications since I do not hear voices ? " pics 2
Answer:
" What happened the last time you stopped taking your medications " ?
QUESTION
The nurse observes a client drooling during mealtime . The client complains his tongue feels swollen , and his jaw feels tight . What is the first action by the nurse ? Pics 47
Answer:
Assess the client more thoroughly and immediately report any concerns to the provider .
QUESTION
A new nurse on psychiatric unit asked the nurse manager how the drug memantine helps to improve the cognitive ability of the client with Alzhemers disease , which is the best response by the nurse manager ?
Answer:
" It decreases glutamate and glutamate allows too much calcium into the nerve cells . "
QUESTION
Which symptom will not be included when the nurse teaches the client regarding negative symptoms in group therapy ?
Answer:
Ataxia
QUESTION
What are symptoms of heroin intoxication ? ( Select all that apply )
Answer:
pupils Pinpoint pupils Hyperactivity
Nausea and vomiting , diarrhea , and diaphoresis
QUESTION
What intervention is a priority when the client is experiencing auditory hallucinations ?
Answer:
Determine the content of the hallucinations
QUESTION
A newly admitted client has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder . Based on this diagnosis , the nurse would expect to find which of the following symptoms ? Pics 21
Answer:
Delusional thinking and mood changes
QUESTION
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium . What information should be included in the teaching ?
Answer:
Ensure 4 grams of sodium per day .
QUESTION
A client experiencing delusions of influence . How is the client expressing these delusion ?
Answer:
The FBI is looking for me and will harm me . "
QUESTION
What is a short - term goal for a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who has lost 5 pounds in the last month ? Pics 52
Answer:
The client will eat higher caloric foods with each meal .
QUESTION
The nurse is caring for a client who has become increasingly agitated . He is pacing in the hallways and shouting at other clients . What is the priority actions of the nurse ? 67 PICS
Answer:
Ensure safety in the environment for the client and others .
QUESTION
The nurse is admitting a client with dual diagnosis of major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse . What is the primary intervention ? Pics 48 [Show Less]