NUR2459/NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED)
A nurse is caring for a client with delirium who is experiencing
... [Show More] illusions. What environment
conditions should the nurse arrange for the client?
Provide a well lite room without glares orshadows with minimal noise
You have received a report on a male client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. The nurse
informs you that his verbal communication includes circumstantially what interventions isthe
most therapeutic when caring for this client?
redirect the conversation to assist him in focusing on the topic
What are the symptoms of neutropenic malignant syndrome (NMS)
Muscle rigidity and hyperpyrexia
a nurse is caring for a client who exhibits manifestations of major depressive disorder the
provider wantsto rule out any other medical conditionsthat may be contributing or causing the
symptoms which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered
Complete blood count CBC
A client with schizophrenia has begun a new prescription of clozapine the nurse shouldassess
the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects
white blood count
A client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol intoxication and family reports that he is aheavy
drinker and has been admitted several times for alcohol detoxification when can the nurse
expect to observe the first symptoms of withdrawal
72 hours
A 76-year-old client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder she expresses feelings of
hopelessnessin her dependence on her family what isthe most critical question for the nurse to
ask the client?
Are you currently having thoughts that life is not worth living
A nurse isteaching a group of clients regarding the use of naltrexone and treatingalcoholism
what would the nurse teach about the effectiveness of this drug
It reducesthe craving for alcohol
the client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing delusional of persecution. howwould
the client expresse feelings persecuted?
Client please the center intelligence agency (CIA) is hunting for him to destroy him
The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder what shouldthe
nurse expect to find?
The client has been experiencing hallucination and delusionsfor lessthan six months
Statesin report that the client is experiencing positive symptoms ofschizophrenia what
symptoms would the nurse receiving report expect to observe?
Hallucinations and delusions
A female client staggers today treatment smelling strongly of alcohol she uses the defense
mechanism “rationalization” when approached by the nurse in questions about her recent
alcohol consumption how is this expressed
“I have to drink to relax to come to day treatment”
Which of the following individuals would be considered highest risk for suicide?
A 70-year-old white male, Methodist low socioeconomic group diagnosis of metastic s cancer of
the pancreas
. A client is experiencing delusions of influence how isthe client expressing this delusion?“A
new tooth filling is controlling my thoughts”
A nurse suspectsthe client is experiencing delirium which of the following assessmentsfinding
would support the nurses suspicion?
Decrease level of consciousness with intermittent periods of hypervigilance
Client is showing early signs of dementia the clients spouse asks. W [Show Less]