A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client findings should the nurse document as a positive symptom of the disorder?
ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam(Mood And Stress)
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ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam(Mood And Stress) is a nursing-school practice exam with 38 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am not going to take my medication anymore." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder who frequently violates unit rules and manipulates others to avoid consequences. Which nursing intervention is most approp
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess intimate partner safety?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
A nurse in a community clinic is speaking to other nurses about risk factors for domestic violence. Which of the following statements by one of the other nurses indicates the need for further teaching
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is newly diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a wrist restraint in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a complication of the restraint?
A nurse is caring for a child who reports being abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and notices changes in the client's behavior. Which of the following behaviors is the nurse's priority to report to the provider?
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has schizophrenia. The client states that he hears voices telling him to do "bad things." The nurse should recognize this finding as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and states that his latest computer project is "revolutionizing the industry." Which of the following behaviors is the client exhibiting?
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a hallucination. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
A nurse is interviewing a client who has borderline personality disorder. The nurse and client have agreed on an interview time, but the client resists discussing her feelings until 5 min prior to the
A nurse is talking to a client who is explaining about her home situation and the intimate partner violence she recently experienced. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving multiple antipsychotic medications. The client exhibits muscle rigidity, hyperpyrexia, and diaphoresis. The nurse should identify that the cli
A nurse is caring for a client who witnessed her brother's homicide and has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse in a community clinic is caring for a client whose partner was just killed by a drunk driver. The client states, "I have no idea how I even got here. I cannot think right now." Which of the fo
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to an acute care mental health facility for treatment of borderline personality disorder. The client leaves her current activity, approaches the nurse a
A nurse is caring for a client following reported physical abuse. The client is quiet and withdrawn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Which of the following is a common sign of tardive dyskinesia?
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to be included in the plan of care?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking lithium for bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. Which of the following is the most appropriate food choice for this client?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who is prescribed chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?