A 23-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for long-term video-EEG monitoring. He has multiple events while in the hospital, but no clear abnormality is apparent on the EEG. Which of the following characteristics may still support a diagnosis of epileptic seizures as opposed to psychogenic nonepileptic events?

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A 23-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for long-term video-EEG monitoring. He has multiple events while in the hospital, but no clear abnormality is apparent on the EEG. Which of the following characteristics may still support a diagnosis of epileptic seizures as opposed to psychogenic nonepileptic events?

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 of 5

While shopping in the local supermarket, a mental health nurse encounters an individual who recently was a patient on her unit. Which is the proper response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a priority in dealing with a highly anxious patient?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

When preparing the discharge plans for a patient with chronic anxiety, Nurse Barbara evaluates the goals that were set for the patient. Nurse Barbara also evaluates if the patient has achieved the discharge long-term goals. Which goal would be most appropriate to be included in the plan of care requiring evaluation?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

In caring for a patient with major depression, the nurse knows that the patient needs:

Correct Answer: D

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