ATI NURS 541 Mental Health Proctored Exam(Behavioral Health)

A patient's care plan includes monitoring for auditory hallucinations. Which assessment findings suggest the patient may be hallucinating?

A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

A nurse cares for a patient experiencing an opioid overdose. Which focused assessment has the highest priority?

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED) Exhibits Which of the following client findings should the nurse report to the provider Immediately? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Exhibits Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow- up? (Select all that apply.)

A patient undergoing diagnostic tests says. "Nothing is wrong with me except a stubborn chest cold." The spouse reports the patient smokes, coughs daily. lost 15 pounds and is easily fatigued. Which d

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client for suspected cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is discussing legal exceptions to client confidentiality with nursing staff. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for several clients who have mental health disorders at an assisted-living facility. Which of the following clients should the nurse determine needs to be seen by a provider immediat

A patient has acute anxiety related to an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The nurse should teach the patient about medication from which group?

The parent of a 6-year-old says. "My child is in constant motion and talks all the time. My child isn't interested in toys but is out of bed every morning before me." The child's behavior is most cons

A health teaching plan for a patient taking lithium should include instructions to

A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Which finding is associated with the child disorder? The child

Which individual in the emergency department should be considered at highest risk for completing suicide?

A patient is experiencing psychomotor agitation associated with bipolar disorder. Which observation would the nurse associate with this symptom? The patient

A patient insistently states, "I can decipher codes of DNA just by looking at someone." Which problem is evident?

What is the desirable outcome for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship? The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate

A depressed patient says, "nothing matters anymore." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

What is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient's objection? The nurse

A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who was recently prescribed disulfiram. The patient suddenly stopped taking this medication and is now complaining of severe nausea and vomiti

A bystander was killed during a robbery 2 weeks ago. His widow, who is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cries spontaneously when talking about his death. Select the nurse's most therapeutic re

An older adult diagnosed with dementia lives with family in a rural area. During the week, this adult attends a day care center while the family is at work. In the evenings, members of the family prov

A patient demonstrating behaviors associated with acute mania has exhausted the staff by noon. Staff members are feeling defensive and fatigued. Which action should the staff take initially to prevent

It has been 5 days since a suicidal patient was hospitalized and prescribed an antidepressant medication. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nurs