ATI NURS 541 Mental Health Proctored Exam(Behavioral Health)

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client's spouse asks the nurse about the possible side effects of the ECT. Wh

A soldier returned 3 months ago from a combat zone and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). Which social event would be most disturbing for this soldier?

Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient

When assessing a patient's plan for suicide, what aspect has priority?

After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?

A nurse is caring for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply).

A cruel and abusive person often uses rationalization to explain their behavior. Which comment demonstrates use of this defense mechanism?

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained. One hour later, which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a patient who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and has begun to gain weight?