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A client becomes agitated and shouts at the nurse, "If you come any closer, I will hit you." What is the best response by the nurse?You need to stay calm. You are responsible for your behavior.
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A nurse is caring for a client admitted to a mental health facility who asks. Can I refuse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment scheduled for tomorrow? Which of the following responses by the nurse will be the most appropriate?You have the right to refuse even though the consent form has been signed.
per week. Available is haloperidol 100mg/ml for injection. How many ml would the nurse administer per dose (round to the nearest tenth) 0.75mL
A mental health technician asks the nurse, "how does psychiatrists determine which diagnosis to give to a client? Which is the nurse's best response?Psychiatrists use criteria from the APA's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM).
What is the situation in which the health insurance portability and accountability Act (HIPAA) rule can be reached?A duty to warm a client's potential victims of harm 1 / 4
pg. 2 An adult client in grieving about the loss of his spouse. Which statement by the client would warrant immediate nursing intervention?I would be better off dead.
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A client admitted to the in-patient psychiatric hospital wants to try a holistic approach to her treatment instead of the provider's suggested plan. The nurse will talk to the provider about the holistic treatment being incorporated into her care.Which ethical principle is the nurse following?Advocating for the client.
Which of the following terms could be used to describe and document a client's mood on a mental health assessment. (select all that apply) Depressed Stupor Irritable Which statement about mental health illness is accurate?Mental illness changes with culture, time in history, and the group defining it.
A client states she is returning to school next semester and has some concerns.Which of the following would be considered the most therapeutic response by the nurse?Tell me more about your plan.
The client states his assigned nurse reminds him of his very esteemed aunt. This statement is an example of what type of issue that can occur in the nurse-client relationship?Transference The nurse is caring for a client with an admission nursing diagnosis of potential for self-harm. During the evaluation phase stage of the nursing process, which of the following can occur? 2 / 4
pg. 3 Interventions are viewed to determine if they have assisted the client in meeting outcomes.During a nurse-client interaction. The nurse becomes uncomfortable. Which of the following would represent the use of a non-therapeutic response? (SATA) The nurses falsely reassures the client.The nurse changes the subject.The nurse uses probing.A client receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is being introduced to the concepts guiding the therapy. Which statement best explain automatic thoughts?Automatic thoughts occur rapidly in a situation and without rational analysis.
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Which nursing actions demonstrates the ethical principles of autonomy?Respecting the client's decision not to have treatments.
Which statement by the nurse demonstrate an understanding of nonverbal communications?It is important to check for congruence in verbal and nonverbal responses.
A client asks the nurse about the purpose of group therapy. Which is the best response by the nurse?Interaction with other and feedback often help in gaining insight.
A nurse is caring for a client preparing to access the clients implanted medication port (Mediport) the client states "every time I have to have my port accessed, I get extremely anxious, and I have heart palpitations." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate for the assessment stage of crisis interventions?What have you done in the past to relieve or reduce your anxiety during the procedure?
pg. 4 A nurse is caring for s devout catholic on the psychiatric unit. The client has been unable to attend mass and receive communion. Which nursing diagnosis would be most relevant to this situation?Risk for spiritual distress
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The nurse is assessing the client's spiritual needs. Which of the following demonstrate the nurse understanding of the initial actions related to the client's belief assessment?Asking the roles spirituality has in his life.
During the orientation phase of the nurse client relationship, which of the following will occur?Rapport is established
A nurse is assessing a client who graduated from college with a 4.0 grade point average. She is now obsessing about her incompetence in her new job. The nurse understands which therapy challenges the client to evaluate their though process and how it relates to their feelings?Cognitive behavioral
The client states "Who is he? I don't understand. What is the meaning of all of this?" Which statement would be best to clarify the client's questions?I don't understand, explain what you mean.
Therapeutic communication is the foundation of a client centered interaction.Which of the following could negatively impact communication?Advising