HESI: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis
Question:
When asked what brought you to the hospital the client states, The bus. This is
Answer:
Concrete thinking.
Question:
What herb is used for insomnia
Answer:
Valerian s/e are headache, uneasiness and insomnia
Question:
what medications are used in alcohol withdraw?
Answer:
Librium and ativan 1 / 4
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Antabuse (disulfiram)
Answer:
a drug that interferes with the metabolization of alcohol, making the drinker violently ill
Question:
defense mechanism of chemically dependent clients
Answer:
Denial and rationalization
Question:
what basic needs take priority when working with chemically dependent clients?
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substance use has stopped and they have started eating. nutrition is priority
Question:
What signs may indicate use of IV meds
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Needle track marks, cellulitis, poor nutrition
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Question:
three days ago, a client was admitted to the medical unit for GI bleed. his pulse increased and his bp, he has a low grade fever. What assessment should the nurse get? what kind of planning should the nurse develop?
Answer:
obtain drug and alcohol consumption assessment, include type, frequency, and time of last dose or drink. Call HCP to report findings. Anticipate WD and DT's. Provide quiet and safe environment. Place on seizure precautions.
Question:
What behaviors would suggest to the nurse manager that the employee has a substance abuse problem?
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Change in performance, withdrawal, increase in absences.
Question:
a client becomes extremely agitated, abusive and very suspicious. He is currently undergoing detox from alcohol with librium 15 mg q6. What nursing actions are indicated?
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Notify HCP immediately, anticipate an increased dose to 50mg. provide safe and quiet area.
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Question:
client is in third week of a cocaine rehab program and returns from an unsupervised pass. The nurse notices he is euphoric and is socializing with the other clients more than in the past. what nursing actions are indicated?
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notify HCP of observed behavior change. get UA screen. confront the client.
Question:
When does battering of women often begin or escalate?
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during pregnancy
Question:
What dynamics prevent a battered spouse from leaving the battering situation?
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women may lack self confidence or feel trapped bc she needs finical support.
Question:
list six causes of delirium
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infection, medication interaction, alcohol withdrawal, electrolyte imbalances, sleep deprivation, brain injury.
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