NUR 205 A- Mental Health Final Proctored Exam- Winter- Swedish Institute

During the nursing assessment, a client describes constantly hearing voices mumbling in the background. The client denies that the voices are telling the client to do anything harmful. The nurse docum

Which is possible with somatization? Select all that apply.

Which statement about the nurse and ethnocentrism is true?

It is recorded in the client's chart that the family is resilient. The nurse concludes which characteristics about the family life of this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a client's risk factors for developing a substance abuse disorder. Which family characteristic would the nurse identify as the most significant risk factor?

Which statements about anger, hostility, and aggression are accurate? Select all that apply.

A firefighter survived a fire after escaping a blaze. Several other firefighters were trapped in the burning building and died. After working with this firefighter in counseling, the nurse evaluates w

When the prognosis of improvement in a child with psychiatric disorders is poor, what can the nurse do to positively influence children and adolescents and their parents?

For which reason is it crucial for nurses to advocate for children and adolescents regarding psychiatric disorders?

What is the priority during the initial interview with a client in crisis?

When preparing for the first clinical experience with clients on a forensic unit at a psychiatric hospital, the nursing instructor discusses students' beliefs and fears surrounding forensic clients. T

The nurse is teaching a client to recognize early signs of anger and aggression. The nurse explores ways that the client can recognize what?

During an initial interview at a clinic, a young client states that there is nothing wrong with the client. Which would indicate to the nurse that this client might have anorexia nervosa?

A nurse is assessing client with a diagnosis of Huntington's disease (HD) in the later stages. The client has severe cognitive defects. In this case, the nurse will also likely find which classic symp

Which is believed to be a risk factor specific to the development of delirium?

A client diagnosed with a mild anxiety disorder has been referred to treatment in a community mental health center. Treatment most likely provided at the center includes?

Which client is most likely suffering from dementia?

When interacting with a client in the day room, the nurse determines that a violent outburst is imminent. Which should the nurse do first?

A nurse is recording subjective information from the family of an aggressive client who was brought to the ED via ambulance. The client is non-compliant with the medication regimen. What statement by

A client with dependent personality disorder has a goal to increase problem-solving skills. Which client behavior would indicate progress toward meeting that goal?

A psychiatric nurse visits a client at home. The client tells the nurse that he or she experiences chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating whenever leaving home. The client has been unable to go

The newly licensed registered nurse has been hired at the local hospital in the geriatric-psychiatry unit. Today is the nurse's first day of orientation to this facility. What would be the nurse's pri

A psychiatric nurse is planning activities aimed at secondary prevention of mental illness. Which activity would be most appropriate to develop?

The client says to the nurse, "I really want to see my first grandchild born before I die. Is that too much to ask?" The nurse would recognize that the client is in which stage of grieving, according

A client with bipolar disorder takes lithium 300 mg 3 times daily. The nurse is educating the client on its use, side effects, and need for compliance. The nurse evaluates that the dose is appropriate