PN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 B, Questions & Answers-A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations with a client who
... [Show More] has enrolled in a smoking cessation course. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the information?
- "I will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette."
A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?
- promote the development of problem solving skills
A nurse is evaluating the client after 2 weeks. Which of the following findings indicate an improvement in the client's condition? Select all that apply. –
Sodium
Potassium
BMI
Bowel movement
BUN
Skin temperature
Heart rate
A nurse is assisting with screening a group of clients for major depressive disorder (MDD). The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at an increased risk for the development of MDD?
- A client who just gave birth
Clients who just gave birth or are in the early postpartum period are at an increased risk for developing MDD or postpartum depression.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
- Sodium
A nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include to gather psychosocial information?
- "do you have a hobby that you enjoy"
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress. -
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- conduct an abnormal involuntary movement scale test.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following statements should the nurse identity as an indication that the client understands the information?
- "I should expect my symptoms to improve in about 2 to 4 weeks." [Show Less]