NGN ATI PN Mental Health Exam 2023 A Version 2 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
QUESTION
A nurse is reinforcing teaching
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Answer:
"We will demonstrate for you how to use relaxation techniques."
QUESTION
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has an eating disorder. During data collection, which of the following findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of bulimia nervosa? (Select all that apply.)
Answer:
- Tooth erosion:Tooth erosion is a manifestation of bulimia nervosa that results from self-induced vomiting.
Hand calluses:Hand calluses are a manifestation of bulimia nervosa that results from self-induced vomiting.
Hypokalemia:Hypokalemia is a manifestation of bulimia nervosa that results from volume depletion due to self-induced vomiting or excessive diuretic and laxative use.
QUESTION
A nurse in an inpatient mental health unit is supervising a group of clients in the unit's dayroom. The nurse fails to respond to the escalating. behavior of a client who eventually becomes violent and injures another client. For which of the following is the nurse liable?
Answer:
Negligence
QUESTION
A nurse is collecting data from a client whose home was destroyed by a fire. Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
Answer:
"Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness?"
QUESTION
A nurse is speaking with a client who is expressing an intense disapproval of the current social worker. When the social worker approaches the nurse and client a few moments later, the client cheerfully states, "Now, here is my favorite social worker!" The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Answer:
reaction formation
QUESTION
A charge nurse is discussing the use of restraints with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates an understanding?
Answer:
"The provider should make an in-person eval- uation of the client within 1 hr of initiating the restraints."
QUESTION
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is becoming agitated, Which of the following, actions should the nurse take first?
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